Tourism YEARBOOK 2017

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Ministry of Tourism Republic of Maldives

Ministry of Tourism Republic of Maldives

Produced and Published by; Statistics & Research Section Ministry of Tourism 5th Floor, Velaanaage Ameer Ahmed Magu Male’ 20094 Republic of Maldives Tel: +960 3022 200 Fax: +960 332 2512 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tourism.gov.mv

Data Compilation & Verification: Statistics & Research Section Ministry of Tourism

Layout & Design: Statistics & Research Section Ministry of Tourism

ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Except where otherwise indicated, data used in this publication have been collected from relevant Government Authorities and the Maldives tourism industry.

The Ministry of Tourism wishes to express its gratitude to the following government institutions for their contribution in the compilation of this publication;

Ministry of Finance and Treasury Maldives Immigration National Bureau of Statistics Maldives Inland Revenue Authority Maldives Monetary Authority Maldives Customs Services Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies / Maldives National University

Ministry of Tourism also acknowledges with appreciation the Maldives tourism industry for their continued cooperation and assistance in the compilation of data for this publication.

iii INTRODUCTION

Tourism Yearbook 2017 has been produced and published by the Statistics & Research Section of the Ministry of Tourism. This publication briefly presents the overall performance of the tourism industry of the Maldives through 2012 to 2016.

This publication is divided into 7 sections 1. Tourist Accommodation 2. Tourist Arrival Trends 3. Economic Indicators of Tourism 4. Airlines Statistics 5. Additional Tables 6. Highlights 2016 7. Main Functions of Ministry of Tourism

Each section provides important data and information. Together, the sections provide a comprehensive picture of tourism in the Maldives.

iv Table of Contents

Acknowledgements...... iii Preface ...... iv

SECTION 1: TOURIST ACCOMMODATION 1.1 Accommodation Facilities ………………………………………………………………………………..………1 Table 1: Accommodation Establishments & Bed Capacity, 2012 - 2016 ...... 1 1.2 Distribution of Accommodation Facilities by Atolls ……………………………………………………………..2 Table 2: Accommodation Facilities by Atolls, 2016 …...... 2 1.3 Capacity and Utilization …………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Table 3: Bed Nights, Occupancy Rate & Average Duration of Stay, 2012 - 2016...... 3 Table 4: Monthly Average Occupancy Rates of Resorts & Hotels, 2012 - 2016 ...... 4 Figure 1: Bed Nights vs. Occupancy Rate, 2012 - 2016 ……….………...…………………………....…...... 4

SECTION 2: TOURIST ARRIVAL TRENDS 2.1 Global Arrival Trends ...... 5 Table 5: International Tourist Arrivals Worldwide, 2012 - 2016 ...... 5 2.2 Maldives Arrival Trends ………...... 6 Table 6: Monthly Arrivals to the Maldives, 2012 - 2016 ...... 6 2.3 Tourist Arrival by Regions ...... 7 Figure 2: Market Share by Tourist Generating Regions to the Maldives, 2012 - 2016 ...... 7 2.4 Top Ten Markets 2016 ...... 8 Table 7: Tourist Arrivals and Market Share of Top Ten Markets, 2016 ...... 8 2.4.1. China ………...………………………………..………………………………………………..………..9 Table 8: Annual Arrivals from China, 2012 - 2016 ...... 9 Figure 3: Chinese Market Share, 2012 - 2016 ……………...... 9 Figure 4: Chinese Arrival Trends by Month, 2012 - 2016 ...... 9 2.4.2. Germany ……………..…………..……………………………………………………………..………10 Table 9: Annual Arrivals from Germany, 2012 - 2016 ...... 10 Figure 5: German Market Share, 2012 - 2016 …………………...... 10 Figure 6: German Arrivals Trends by Month, 2012 - 2016 ...... 10 2.4.3. United Kingdom (U.K) …………………………………………………………..……………..………11 Table 10: Annual Arrivals from U.K., 2012 - 2016 ...... 11 Figure 7: UK Market Share, 2012 - 2016 ……………...... 11 Figure 8: UK Arrivals Trends by Month, 2012 - 2016 ...... 11 2.4.4. Italy ……………………………..……………………………………………………….……..………12 Table 11: Annual Arrivals from Italy, 2012 - 2016 ...... 12 Figure 9: Italian Market Share, 2012 - 2016 ...... 12 Figure 10: Italian Arrivals Trends by month, 2012 - 2016 ……………………...... 12 2.4.5. India …………….……………..……………………………………………………...………..……… 13 Table 12: Annual Arrivals from India, 2012 - 2016 ...... 13 Figure 11: Indian Market Share, 2012 - 2016 …………………...... 13 Figure 12: Indian Arrivals Trends by month, 2012 - 2016 ………………………...... 13 2.4.6. Russia…………………………..………………………………………………………,……..………. 14 Table 13: Annual Arrivals from Russia, 2012 - 2016 ...... 14 Figure 13: Russian Market Share of France, 2012 - 2016...... 14 Figure 14: Russian Arrivals Trends by Month, 2012 - 2016 ...... 14 2.4.7. France ………...………..……..……………………………………………...………………..………. 15 Table 14: Annual Arrivals from France, 2012 - 2016 ...... 15 Figure 15: French Market Share, 2012 - 2016 ……………...... 15 Figure 16: French Arrivals Trends by Month, 2012 - 2016 ...... 15

2.4.8. Japan ………………………..……..…………………………………………………………..……… 16 Table 15: Annual Arrivals from Japan, 2012 - 2016 ...... 16 Figure 17: Japanese Market Share, 2012 - 2016 ……………...... 16 Figure 18: Japanese Arrivals Trends by Month, 2012 - 2016 ...... 16 2.4.9. United States of America (U.S.A) …………………………………………………………..………... 17 Table 16: Annual Arrivals from U.S.A, 2012 - 2016 ...... 17 Figure 19: USA Market Share, 2012 - 2016 ...... 17 Figure 20: USA Arrivals Trends by Month, 2012 - 2016 ...... 17 2.4.10. Switzerland ………...………..……..………………………...……………………………..……..… 18 Table 17: Annual Arrivals from Switzerland, 2012 - 2016 ...... 18 Figure 21: Swiss Market Share, 2012 - 2016...... 18 Figure 22: Swiss Arrivals Trends by Month, 2012 - 2016 ...... 18

SECTION 3: ECONOMIC INDICATORS Figure 23: …………….……………………………………………………………………………..………….… 19 Table 18: Tourism Contribution to GDP, 2012 - 2016 ...... 19 Table 19: Tourism Revenue and Tax, 2012 - 2016 ...... 20 Table 20: Tourism Receipts, 2012 - 2016 ...... 20 Table 21: Government Expenditure on Tourism, 2012 - 2016 ...... 21

SECTION 4: AIRLINE STATISTICS 4.1 Traffic by Domestic Carriers …………….……………………………………………………………..…..…22 Table 22: Passenger Arrivals by Domestic Carriers at Velana International Airport, 2012 – 2016 ...... 22 4.2 Traffic by International Carriers ………………………………………………………………………..….… 22 Table 23: Passenger Arrivals by Type of International Carriers, 2012 - 2016 ...... 22 Table 24: Traffic by International Scheduled Carriers, 2012 - 2016 ...... 23 Table 25: Traffic by International Charter Carriers, 2012 - 2016 ...... 24

SECTION 5: ADDITIONAL TABLES Table 26: Bed Capacity of Tourist Resorts, 2012 - 2016...... 25 Table 27: Bed Capacity Distribution of Resorts by Atolls, 2012 - 2016 ...... 29 Table 28: Bed Capacity of Tourist Hotels, 2012 - 2016 ...... 30 Table 29: Graduates from Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Industry, 2012 - 2016 ...... 31 Table 30: Seasonal Variation of Tourist Arrivals, 2012 - 2016 ...... 31 Table 31: Tourist Arrivals & Market Share by Selected Markets, 2012 - 2016 ...... 32 Table 32: Growth Trends of Selected Markets, 2012 - 2016...... 34 Table 33: Tourist Arrivals by Nationality at end June 2016 ...... 36 Table 34: Major Tourism Indicators - at end September 2016 ...... 38

SECTION 6: HIGHLIGHTS OF 2016………………………………………………………………………………..…... 40

SECTION 7: MAIN FUNCTIONS OF MINISTRY OF TOURISM ……...……………………………………..…... 50

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SECTION 1: TOURIST ACCOMMODATION

1.1- Accommodation Facilities

The Maldives provides several types of accommodation facilities to cater for the tourists visiting the country. An abundance of Resorts, Safari Vessels and Guest houses are found in the Maldives. In addition to this, a small number of Hotels are also present as a form of accommodation to tourists. Hence, accommodation facilities consist of four main types namely Resorts, Hotels, Guesthouses and Safari Vessels. Under the Tourism Act Law No. 2/99, all facilities providing accommodation to tourists visiting the Maldives are required to register at Ministry of Tourism under the respective category.

Accommodation facilities, along with its bed capacity has been increasing at an average rate of 7% over the last five years. At the end of 2016, the total number of registered accommodation facilities in the Maldives was 679 with a total bed capacity of 37,482, which was, an increase of 10% compared with the 34,085 beds in 2015.

Table 1 below represents the types of establishments with their bed capacity over the last five years.

Table 1: Accommodation Establishments and Bed Capacity, 2012-2016

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Type of Establishment Nos Beds Nos Beds Nos Beds Nos Beds Nos Beds Resorts / Marinas 105 22,963_/ 110 23,791_/ 111 24,031_/ 115 24,877 126 27,031 Hotels 19 1,627 19 1,626 19 1,704 16 1,620 16 1,713

Guest Houses 75 1,101 135 1,930 220 3,209 315 4,649 393 6,044 Safari Vessels 154 2,503 163 2,716 161 2,739 170 2,939 144 2,694

Total 35328,132 427 29,949 511 31,569 61634,085 67937,482

Source: Ministry of Tourism

Resorts, the most prominent and commonly used type of accommodation in the Maldives adopt a unique concept of “one-island-one-resort” and take up over 70% of the tourist bed capacity in the Maldives. With the eleven new resorts that came into operation in 2016, the total number of resorts increased to 126 with 27,031 beds in the Maldives, accounting for 72% of the total bed capacity at the end of the year. New additions include 4 resorts in Baa Atoll namely Dhigufaru Island Resort, Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives,

Milaidhoo Island Maldives and Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Vovah, 2 resorts in Lhaviyani Atoll,

Cocoon Maldives and Hurawalhi Island Resort, 2 resorts in Kaafu Atoll, Malahini Kudabandos and Ozen by atmosphere at Maadhoo, 1 resort in Noonu, Raa and Dhaalu Atolls each namely, Soneva Jani, Furaveri Island Resort and Spa and, the St. Regis Vommuli Resort Maldives respectively.

Hotels are located in inhabited islands giving full board accommodation to visitors. This sector covered 5% of the total bed capacity in the Maldives in 2016. In 2016, two hotels shut down its operation, and was transformed into a guest house. Although, no new facilities were registered, the former Central Hotel was reregistered as Champa Central Hotel. The total number of registered hotels at the end of 2016 were 16 with a bed capacity of 1,713, bringing a slight increase to bed capacity compared with that of 2015.

The Guest House sector is a rapidly growing sector, providing mostly only lodging facilities for the visitors. Guesthouses being located in inhabited islands make it an attractive type of accommodation amongst mid to low market segments. Accounting for 16% of the of the total bed capacity, there were a total of 393 guesthouses in 77 islands scattered across 19 atolls at the end of 2016. While 78 new guesthouses were registered in 2016, the bed capacity saw an increase of 23% from 4,649 in 2015 to 6,044 by the end of 2016.

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Safari Vessels, a popular and common form of accommodation preferred by divers, are live-aboard floating beds. These boats are equipped with professional diving equipment and qualified diving instructors, offering standard or luxury accommodation facilities on board with all amenities. These vessels cruise around Maldives stopping over at different dive locations and uninhabited islands. Safari vessels accounted for 7.2% of the total bed capacity of the Maldives in 2016. At the end of 2016, there were 144 safari vessels with 2,694 beds cruising around in the Maldives.

1.2- Distribution of Accommodation Facilities by Atolls

The 20 atolls dispersed across the Maldives had at least one form of accommodation facility present; either a Resort, Hotel or a Guest House by the end of 2016. While Kaafu Atoll persists to be the dominant atoll taking hold of nearly 42.6% of the bed capacity of Maldives and all the three accommodation forms, the emerging guest house sector had contributed to bed capacity of several atolls. Furthermore, a commendable contribution to the bed capacity is also observed from Alif Dhaal Atoll, the second leading atoll and Baa atoll, the third leading atoll.

Table 2: Accommodation Facilities by Atolls, 2016

Resorts Hotels Guest Houses Total % % % % Atoll Share Share Share Share Nos. Beds of Beds Nos. Beds of Beds Nos. Beds of Beds Nos. Beds of Beds Haa Alifu 3 464 1.7 0 0 0.0 8 65 1.1 11 529 1.5

Haa Dhaalu 0 0 0.0 1 80 4.7 6 62 1.0 7 142 0.4 Shaviyani 1 159 0.6 0 0 0.0 2 20 0.3 3 179 0.5

Noonu 5 832 3.1 0 0 0.0 4 46 0.8 9 878 2.5

Raa 3 810 3.0 0 0 0.0 2 14 0.2 5 824 2.4 Baa 12 2,302 8.5 1 146 8.5 19 268 4.4 32 2,716 7.8

Lhaviyani 7 2,138 7.9 0 0 0.0 3 26 0.4 10 2,164 6.2

Kaafu 44 9,506 35.2 11 1,185 69.2 213 4,112 68.0 268 14,803 42.6

Alifu Alifu 13 2,454 9.1 0 0 0.0 54 480 7.9 67 2,934 8.4 Alifu Dhaaalu 17 3,982 14.7 0 0 0.0 33 397 6.6 50 4,379 12.6

Vaavu 2 434 1.6 0 0 0.0 22 258 4.3 24 692 2.0

Meemu 2 400 1.5 0 0 0.0 2 14 0.2 4 414 1.2 Faafu 1 250 0.9 0 0 0.0 5 46 0.8 6 296 0.9

Dhaalu 5 962 3.6 0 0 0.0 6 58 1.0 11 1,020 2.9

Thaa 1 152 0.6 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 1 152 0.4 Laamu 1 194 0.7 1 46 2.7 2 48 0.8 4 288 0.8

Gaafu Alifu 4 616 2.3 0 0 0.0 3 18 0.3 7 634 1.8

Gaafu Dhaalu 3 550 2.0 0 0 0.0 2 26 0.4 5 576 1.7 Gnaviyani 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 2 20 0.0 2 20 0.1

Seenu 2 826 3.1 2 256 14.9 5 66 1.1 9 1,148 3.3

Total 126 27,031 100.0 16 1,713 100.0 393 6,044 100.0 535 34,788 100.0

Source: Ministry of Tourism

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1.3- Capacity and Utilization The operational bed capacity differs from registered bed capacity as the operational bed capacity excludes the bed capacity of those establishments which were temporarily closed for any purpose. At the end of 2016, on average a total of 33,802 beds were operational this includes 24,568 beds in resorts, 1,466 beds in hotels, 5,249 beds in guest houses and 2,520 beds in vessels. While the bed night capacity of Maldives during the year 2016 was 12,372,833, the bed nights of tourists in all tourist establishments was estimated at 7,770,928.

The bed capacity in operation has been revised for the past five years to include all facilities that were operational during the year. Previous estimates included only the bed capacity of those establishments that submitted data. Bed nights were adjusted based on operational capacity with estimates included for those that did not submit. Due to these adjustments, a slight change in the occupancy rate as well as average duration of stay was recorded.

Table 3: Bed Nights, Occupancy Rate and Duration of Stay, 2012 - 2016 Bed Capacity in Bed Night _1 Bed Night Tourist Bed Occupancy Average Duration Year Operation _1 _2 Growth _1 Capacity Nights Rate (%) of Stay (days) (annual average) (%) 2012 26,798 9,808,698 6,610,872 - 77.6 6.9 Resorts 21,888 8,011,330 6,139,149 - 86.7 Hotels 1,591 582,408 178,152 - 36.7 Guest Houses 845 309,316 47,954 - 18.4 Safari Vessels 2,475 905,644 245,617 - 41.0 2013 27,998 10,220,179 7,239,326 9.5 79.2 6.4 Resorts 22,512 8,217,179 6,673,231 8.7 88.6 Hotels 1,540 562,065 203,458 14.2 37.5 Guest Houses 1,402 512,135 97,625 103.6 23.2 Safari Vessels 2,544 928,800 265,013 7.9 46.9 2014 29,515 10,774,128 7,505,622 3.7 79.3 6.2 Resorts 22,986 8,390,083 6,864,861 2.9 90.8 Hotels 1,435 523,703 223,717 10.0 47.2 Guest Houses 2,477 905,288 160,805 64.7 25.6 Safari Vessels 2,617 955,054 256,240 -3.3 39.6 2015 31,424 11,470,577 7,322,683 -2.4 72.7 5.9 Resorts 23,348 8,521,881 6,489,783 -5.5 84.5 Hotels 1,456 531,419 204,439 -8.6 44.7 Guest Houses 3,831 1,399,597 331,840 106.4 27.4 Safari Vessels 2,788 1,017,680 296,621 15.8 43.3 2016 33,802 12,372,833 7,770,923 6.1 70.8 6.0 Resorts 24,568 8,992,263 6,645,765 2.4 82.0 Hotels 1,466 536,460 216,842 6.1 43.2 Guest Houses 5,249 1,921,509 644,473 94.2 37.3 Safari Vessels 2,520 922,601 263,843 -11.1 43.9

Source: Ministry of Tourism Note: _1 Revised Figures _2 Revised, includes estimates for missing data

At the end of 2016, Maldives had an average occupancy rate of 70.8% a decline of 2% compared to 2015. One of the main causes for the decline was the increase in bed capacity of accommodation facilities.

The average duration of stay of tourists has been in a declining trend over the last five years, due to the shift in major market segments. At the end of 2016, Maldives recorded an average duration of stay of 6 days, this was a slight improvement compared to 2015.

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Table 4: Monthly Average Occupancy Rates of Resorts & Hotels, 2012 - 2016 Month 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

January 90.3 82.1 87.5 77.9 73.5

February 87.3 93.6 94.9 92.7 88.6

March 78.0 86.4 85.0 80.4 82.6

April 77.4 79.0 84.8 77.5 74.8

May 63.1 71.2 73.4 69.8 65.3

June 53.7 59.0 63.7 57.8 53.3

July 65.9 70.3 73.3 70.6 71.8

August 71.6 80.4 81.4 76.9 75.6

September 63.7 72.0 72.3 68.3 67.0

October 80.2 86.8 86.0 77.3 77.3

November 74.5 78.2 73.4 67.0 68.0

December 76.7 81.3 78.6 71.6 67.5

Annual Average 83.3 85.3 88.1 82.2 79.8 Source: Ministry of Tourism

The Resorts and Hotels of Maldives had fluctuating occupancy rates during the year 2016. The best occupancy rate was observed during the Month of February, followed by March as the second highest. Typically, the lowest rate was observed in the month of June. During July, the occupancy rates picked up but further declined from August, resulting in low occupancy rates during November, December and January which otherwise showed a commendable performance.

Figure 1: Bed Nights vs. Occupancy Rate, 2012 - 2016

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SECTION 2: TOURIST ARRIVAL TRENDS

2.1- Global Arrival Trends

According to the UNWTO’s World Tourism Barometer (WTB), March 2017 edition, a total of 1,235 million International tourists is recorded to have travelled globally in the year 2016, leading to an increase of 3.9%, compared to 2015. As per WTB, this was the seventh straight year of above-average growth despite many challenges.

Table 5: International Tourist Arrivals Worldwide, 2012 - 2016

Tourist Arrivals (in millions) % Change 2012 _/ 2013 _/ 2014_/ 2015 2016 (2016/2015) % Share 2016 * Europe 541.1 566.8 580.2 602.6 615.0 2.1 49.8

Asia & the Pacific 233.8 249.9 264.3 284.1 308.6 8.6 25.0 Americas 162.6 167.6 181.7 192.7 200.2 3.9 16.2 Africa 52.4 54.7 54.9 53.4 57.8 8.2 4.7

Middle East 50.6 49.1 55.4 55.9 53.6 -4.0 4.3

World 1,040 1,088 1,137 1,189 1,235 3.9 100.0 Note: * Data as collected by UNWTO March 2017 _/ Revised Source: Adapted from UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, March 2017 Edition

As per the WTB March 2017 edition, the highest growth was recorded in March (+9%) followed by February (+8). The lowest was 0% during the month of April, observing weak growths in May (+1%) as well as June (+2%).

Europe was the fastest growing region in 2016 in terms of absolute numbers, attracting over 615 million tourists during the year. The region had a positive growth of 2.1% in 2016, with a significant growth mostly observed from Northern Europe (+6.4%).

Asia and the Pacific showed the best progress in international tourist arrivals among the world regions in 2016. During 2016, arrivals in this region increased by 8.6% and surpassed the 300- million mark for the first time. Asia and the Pacific received a total of 308.6 million tourists, contributing to 25% of the world’s arrivals. The best performer within the region was Oceania with +9.7% increase followed by South-East Asia with 9.4%

The Americas welcomed 200.2 million International tourists, and displayed a positive growth of +3.9% despite, concerns over the zika virus in some destinations. Within this region, South America showed the highest growth of +6.3%

Africa received a total of 57.8 million international tourists in 2016, and an increase of 8.2% of growth compared to 2015 after a weaker performance in 2014 and 2015.

International arrivals to the Middle East declined by -4% bringing the total to 53.6 million in 2015.

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2.2- Maldives Arrival Trends Tourist arrival patterns in the Maldives over the last five years has been strong and resilient. Arrivals remained consistent and reached targets, attaining an impressive +10% as five year annual average growth rate from 2012 to 2016. Annual arrival numbers remained above one million since achieving and surpassing one million mark in 2013.

The year 2016 was a good year for the Maldives with tourist arrival growth rate exceeding the global rate of 3.9% The Maldives received over 1.29 million tourists, attaining a growth rate of 4.2% in 2016, backed by the strong results recorded for the months of January (11.7%), October (11.4%) and November (15.9%). Above average results registered during the months of July (5.7%) and September (6.7%) further strengthened the annual outcome. Although the months of May and June registered negative growth rates of 2.3% and 3% respectively, February and December managed borderline growth rates of 0.1% and 0.2% respectively and the months of March, April and August recorded marginal rates of 2.4%, 1.2% and 1.9% respectively in 2016 compared with that of 2015. (refer Table 6)

Table 6: Monthly Arrivals to the Maldives, 2012 - 2016 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Arrivals Growth % Arrivals Growth % Arrivals Growth % Arrivals Growth % Arrivals Growth %

January 96,146 20.9 88,869 -7.6 105,296 18.5 97,073 -7.8 108,396 11.7

February 83,252 -4.7 104,745 25.8 110,705 5.7 120,468 8.8 120,639 0.1

March 76,469 -5.3 99,498 30.1 105,560 6.1 112,427 6.5 115,131 2.4

April 79,288 -0.8 90,636 14.3 105,309 16.2 102,242 -2.9 103,493 1.2

May 63,534 -1.4 79,426 25.0 91,296 14.9 95,389 4.5 93,228 -2.3

June 59,379 6.1 76,493 28.8 83,347 9.0 81,506 -2.2 79,034 -3.0

July 76,966 6.1 87,972 14.3 100,191 13.9 104,517 4.3 110,432 5.7

August 79,768 3.8 98,338 23.3 104,186 5.9 110,144 5.7 112,282 1.9

September 76,806 6.9 92,298 20.2 95,114 3.1 95,511 0.4 101,909 6.7

October 92,391 1.5 107,331 16.2 110,331 2.8 105,498 -4.4 117,489 11.4

November 82,311 -3.7 94,584 14.9 89,778 -5.1 90,218 0.5 104,572 15.9

December 91,717 7.1 105,012 14.5 103,744 -1.2 119,255 15.0 119,530 0.2

Total 958,027 2.9 1,125,202 17.4 1,204,857 7.1 1,234,248 2.4 1,286,135 4.2

Source: Ministry of Tourism Data provided by: Maldives Immigration

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2.3- Tourist Arrival by Regions Asia & the Pacific remained as the leading tourist generating region to the Maldives at the end of 2016, with a total share of 46.5%. During the past five years, from 2012 to 2016, the region has shown remarkable performances growing at an average annual average rate of 12.1%. However, the growth of the region slowed down considerably in 2015 and showed the same downward trend in 2016. In 2016, the market share of the region declined to 46.5% from, 48.9% in 2015. Maldives received over 598 thousand tourists from Asia Pacific region in 2016 with a growth of 12.1%. Figure 2: Market Share by Tourist Generating Regions to the Maldives, 2012 - 2016 Europe was the second largest tourist generating region in 2016, holding 44.7% shares. The European market has been on the downward trend for the last four years, loosing over 10% of its shares from 2012 to 2016. However, in 2016, the region saw a growth rate of +7.3% with a total arrival of 575,176 tourists. Probing into sub regions, Western Europe remained as the leading sub region within Europe in 2016. The strongest performance was recorded from Southern Europe and Central/Eastern Europe with 14.1% and 12.7% increases respectively, compared to the year 2015.

Middle East at the third position, is among one of the fastest growing tourist generating regions to the Maldives, having an annual average growth rate of 29.6%. Over the last five year period, market share of the region doubled, from an insignificant 2.3% in 2012 to 4% at the end of 2016. In 2016, the region recorded a 22.3% increase compared with 2015. Saudi Arabia and Egypt lead the region with strong growth rates during the year 2016.

Americas continued with its remarkable performances over the last five years, recording healthy growth rates. Market share of the region increased from 2.8% in 2012 to 3.9% by 2016. The five year annual average growth rate of the region stood at 16.5%. In 2016, the region recorded a positive growth of 8.2%, with all major markets showing positive growths during the year.

Africa captured a market share of 0.8% in 2016. The Africa region led by the South African market showed a growth of 16.3% in 2016, and the region observed an annual average growth rate of 11%, during the five year period.

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2.4- Top Ten Markets, 2016

The top 10 ranks of major markets to the Maldives remained very much in line with the year 2015, except a few minor changes. While USA appeared as the only new entrant, these 10 markets grasped 67% of the total arrivals to the country during the year. Changes in market rankings occurred only in the 9th position with the replacement of Korea by USA. The top three ranking countries remained firmly in their positions, as that of the previous year.

Table 7: Tourist Arrivals and Market Share of Top Ten Markets, 2016 2016 2015 Market Market Rank Share Rank Share 2016 Country Arrivals (%) 2015 Arrivals (%) 1 China 324,326 25.2 1 359,514 29.1

2 Germany 106,381 8.3 2 105,132 8.5 3 United Kingdom 101,843 7.9 3 92,775 7.5 4 Italy 71,202 5.5 4 65,616 5.3

5 India 66,955 5.2 5 52,368 4.2 6 Russia 46,522 3.6 6 44,323 3.6 7 France 40,487 3.1 7 42,024 3.4

8 Japan 39,894 3.1 8 39,244 3.2 9 U.S.A. 32,589 2.5 11 29,308 2.4 10 Switzerland 31,678 2.5 10 31,923 2.6

Total 861,877 67.0 862,227 69.9 Total Arrivals to the Maldives 1,286,135 1,234,248 Source: Ministry of Tourism

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2.4.1 - China

China remained as the number one Figure 4: market to the Maldives in 2016, Chinese

holding a market share of 25.2%. Market Share, After performing extraordinarily 2012 - 2016 from 2010 to 2013. Chinese market lost its momentum during the last half of 2014 stimulating a

downward trend which continued through 2015 and 2016 resulting in a negative growth of 9.8% for 2016. Continued weak performance of the Chinese

Market has led to a decline of its Source: Ministry of Tourism

market share in 2015 and 2016. The seasonal trends of the Chinese market persisted over the last five years. The peak months for Chinese arrivals are during the months of February, July and August. One of the reasons for the rise in February was due to the Chinese New Year Holidays in February. The month of March and December are the lowest months

for Chinese arrivals to the Maldives.

The pristine white sandy beaches of Maldives with crystal clear lagoons, with its fine quality appeals Chinese tourists and motivate them to visit Maldives. While the main purpose of visit for Chinese tourists include, honeymoon, snorkeling and rest and relaxation, majority of these visitors stay in the Maldives for 3 nights.

Figure 5: Chinese Arrival Trends by Month, 2012 - 2016

Source: Ministry of Tourism

Table 8: Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Annual Arrivals from China, Arrivals 229,551 331,719 363,626 359,514 324,326

2012 - 2016 Growth (%) 15.6 44.5 9.6 -1.1 -9.8

Source: Ministry of Tourism

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2.4.2- Germany Germany has played a major Figure 5: role in the Maldives tourism German over the years. Being the Market Share, Europe’s largest source markets, 2012 - 2016 it remained as one of the top 3 markets since the beginning. In 2016, the German market secured a market share of 8.3% with a modest growth of 1.2%.

Source: Ministry of Tourism

After a steep decline in its market share in 2013, this market has been struggling to pick up. Nevertheless, German market has been gradually showing signs of recovery with positive growths in the past three years.

While slight deviances were observed in the seasonal pattern of the German market over the years, the monthly arrival pattern of 2016 and 2015 remained consistent. Peak months for this market were October and March with the highest number of arrivals during these two months. The month of June remained as the lowest month.

Snorkeling is the most common reason why Germans visit Maldives. Mostly German tourist’s stay the longest, for an average duration of nine nights.

Figure 6: German Arrival Trends by Month, 2012 - 2016

Source: Ministry of Tourism

Table 9: Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Annual Arrivals from Germany, Arrivals 98,351 93,598 98,328 105,132 106,381 2012 - 2016 Growth (%) 8.7 -4.8 5.1 6.9 1.2

Source: Ministry of Tourism

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2.4.3- United Kingdom (UK)

United Kingdom is an important Figure 7: market to Maldives, ranking UK Market Share, among the top 5 markets to the 2012 - 2016 Maldives over the years. In 2016, UK market maintained its position at the third position, accounting for 7.9% of the market shares. After sliding for a while, the UK market has been gradually picking up and gaining Source: Ministry of Tourism

momentum increasing shares since 2014. In 2016, the Maldives received a total of 101,843 tourists from U.K with a robust increase of 9.8% compared with that of 2015.

During the year 2016, the seasonality of UK has been altered slightly. Contrary to the previous peak months April and December, the peak months of 2016 were March, February and October. Apart from this, the monthly performance of UK was consistent including June, which had the lowest number of arrivals like the past five years.

Many visitors from UK visit Maldives for honeymoon, snorkeling and rest and relaxation, motivated by the tropical weather prevalent in Maldives. The majority of UK visitors stay in the Maldives for 4 to 7 nights.

Figure 8: UK Arrival Trends by Month, 2012- 2016

Source: Ministry of Tourism

Table 10: Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Annual Arrivals from U.K, Arrivals 91,776 85,869 88,347 92,780 101,843 2012 - 2016 Growth (%) -12.2 -6.4 3.3 4.6 9.8 Source: Ministry of Tourism

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2.4.4- Italy Italian market was the fourth Figure 9: most popular tourist generating Italian market to the Maldives in 2016. Market Share, After deteriorating through 2013 2012 - 2016 and 2014, the Italian market picked up in 2015 with a sharp increase of 13% and the market share rose to 5.3% from 4.8% in 2014. In 2016, with a solid growth of 9%, the market share Source: Ministry of Tourism further expanded to 5.5%.

The seasonality of this market remains consistent over the years. As seen in Figure 11, the peak period for Italian market is from December to March. Likewise the lower period falls between May and June.

The main motive for Italians to visit Maldives is diving. In addition to this, rest and relaxation are common reasons Italian tourists visit Maldives. While a high percent of these visitors are often repeaters, they tend to stay for a period of 8 to 11 nights. Italian visitors also frequently opt guesthouses and hotels to stay.

Figure 10: Italian Arrival Trends by Month, 2012 - 2016

Source: Ministry of Tourism

Table 11: Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Annual Arrivals from Italy, Arrivals 62,782 57,854 57,862 65,616 71,202 2012 - 2016 Growth (%) -24.4 -7.8 0.0 13.4 8.5 Source: Ministry of Tourism

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2.4.5- India The Indian market growing at a Figure 11: fast pace was the fifth largest Indian Market market to the Maldives. With a Share, five year average annual growth of 2012 - 2016 17%, the market share rose from 3.3% in 2012 to 5.2% by the end of 2016. Given India’s close proximity to Maldives, and the huge double digit growth every year, India proves to be a budding market to the Maldives. Source: Ministry of Tourism

The seasonality of Indian market remains partially consistent, with slight variations over the five year period. While the third quarter of 2016 saw fluctuations opposed to the usual trend, the monthly performance of Indian market to the Maldives has been uniform throughout the year.

Honeymoon is the main reason why Indian tourists visit Maldives. Even though the quality of beach and privacy are significant factors that motivate Indian market, Indian visitors spend a very short holiday in the Maldives. Majority of Indian visitors spend only 3 nights in Maldives.

Figure 12: Indian Arrival Trends by Month, 2012 - 2016

Source: Ministry of Tourism

Table 12: Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Annual Arrivals from India, Arrivals 31,721 38,014 45,587 52,368 66,955 2012 - 2016 Growth (%) 2.4 19.8 19.9 14.9 27.9

Source: Ministry of Tourism

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2.4.6- Russia Russian market ranking sixth Figure 13: position in Maldives, has been Russian declining over the last 5 years. Market Share, The market accounted for nearly 2012 - 2016 7% of total arrivals in 2012, lost its shares considerably during the three years that followed and stabilized at 3.6% from 2015. The Russian market which recorded sharp declines in 2014 and 2015, recovered in 2016 with an increase of 5% Source: Ministry of Tourism compared with that of 2015.

As seen in Figure 14, the monthly trends of Russian market remained consistent over the last five years except 2014. December and January are the peak months and September is the lowest month for the Russian market.

The main purpose of visit for Russian tourists to the Maldives is rest & relaxation. Russian visitors also regard privacy as an important motivator to visit the Maldives. Mostly Russian visitors stay for a duration of 4-7 nights and prefer to stay in tourist resorts.

Figure 14: Russian Arrivals Trends by Month, 2012 - 2016

Source: Ministry of Tourism

Table 13: Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Annual Arrivals from Russia, Arrivals 68,390 78,492 68,322 46,338 48,538 2012 - 2016 Growth (%) 3.8 15.2 -13.3 -33.2 5.0 Source: Ministry of Tourism

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2.4.7- France The French market to the Maldives has been sinking over Figure 15: the past five years, losing its French Market market share and posting Share, negative growths. Regardless 2012 - 2016 of this, in 2016, French market maintained its position at the seventh place in the ranking list. In absolute numbers, the market recorded the lowest count in arrivals in 2016, during the last five years. Source: Ministry of Tourism

Despite the significant decline in French market, the seasonal pattern of the French market has been very stable over the years. Peak period for this market is recorded to be from December to April with a sharp increase in February. June is recorded as the weakest month for the French market.

French travelers visit Maldives for a number of reasons among these include rest, relaxation, honeymoon, diving and snorkeling. The warm and sunny weather prevalent in Maldives is one factor that motivates the French visitors who stay for an average duration of 4-7 days.

Figure 16: French Arrival Trends by Month, 2012 - 2016

Source: Ministry of Tourism

Table 14: Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Annual Arrivals from Arrivals 56,775 54,328 50,656 42,024 40,487 France, Growth (%) -4.9 -4.3 -6.8 -17.0 -3.7 2012 - 2016 Source: Ministry of Tourism

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2.4.8- Japan The Japanese market which has Figure 17: remained as one of the top ten Japanese markets to the Maldives over the Market Share, th years, was ranked at the 8 position in 2012 - 2016 2016. This market has shown a gradual decline in shares during the last five years from 3.8% in 2012 to 3.1% by 2016. However arrivals to the Maldives from Japan saw an increase of 1.7% in 2016. Source: Ministry of Tourism

The seasonality of Japanese market has been maintained consistently over the last five years. The peak month for the Japanese market is August and the lowest month is May.

According to the Maldives Visitor Survey, September 2016 edition, 63% of Japanese visitors visited Maldives for honeymoon followed by rest and relaxation. The beauty of the multicolored reefs is a major motivator for Japanese visitors to the Maldives. Japanese visitors mostly spent 4-7 nights in the Maldives.

Figure 18: Japanese Arrival Trends by Month, 2012 - 2016

Source: Ministry of Tourism

Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Table 15: Arrivals 36,438 39,463 38,817 39,244 39,894 Annual Arrivals from Japan, Growth (%) 1.8 8.3 -1.6 1.1 1.7 2012 - 2016

Source: Ministry of Tourism

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2.4.9- USA The U.S.A has emerged as an Figure 19: influential market to Maldives USA Market Share, making its entrance into the top 2012 - 2016 ten list in 2016, landing directly at the 9th position. With a five year annual average growth rate of 18%, the market has shown outstanding performances. Market share increased from 1.7% in 2012 to 2.5% by 2016.

Source: Ministry of Tourism

Unlike most markets, the seasonality of US market shows an irregular pattern over the last five years. While the monthly performance of 2016 is closely related, the most visible peak point is seen during the month of December.

While American visitors mainly visit Maldives for diving, 30% of American visitors stay in guesthouses or hotels.

Figure 20: USA Arrival Trends by Month, 2012 - 2016

Source: Ministry of Tourism

Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Table 16: Arrivals 16,049 20,034 25,641 29,308 32,589 Annual Arrivals from U.S.A, Growth (%) 10.8 24.8 28.0 14.3 11.2 2012 - 2016 Source: Ministry of Tourism

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2.4.10- Switzerland The Swiss market remained at the Figure 21: th 10 position over the years. The Swiss Market market has been on a declining Share, trend over the years with shares 2012 - 2016 dropping from 3.7% in 2012 to 2.5% by 2016. Swiss market recorded a 0.8% as the five year annual average growth rate.

Source: Ministry of Tourism

Swiss market enjoys a firm seasonality over the years. The peak period for Swiss visitors to the Maldives is between October and April and lowest is recorded in June.

Swiss visitors to the Maldives mostly travel to rest, relax and snorkel and stay for a duration of 4 to 7 nights. 60% of the Swiss visitors to Maldives are repeat visitors.

Figure 22: Swiss Arrivals Trends by Month, 2012 - 2016

Source: Ministry of Tourism

Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Table 17: Arrivals 35,457 34,102 31,497 31,923 31,678 Annual Arrivals from Growth (%) 9.1 -3.8 -7.6 1.4 -0.8 Switzerland 2012 - 2016 Source: Ministry of Tourism

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SECTION 3: ECONOMIC INDICATORS

The Maldives economy remains a tourism driven economy, which contributes more than one fourth of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). While tourism sector supplies over 70% of the foreign exchange earnings to the country, one third of the government revenue is generated from this sector. Tourism is also known as the leading employment generator in the country

Figure 23: GDP Contribution by Major Economic Sectors of Maldives, 2016 (at 2014 constant prices)

Figure 23 represents GDP contribution by economic sectors in 2016. With the changes experienced in prices over the years, and the rapid economic development in Maldives, GDP estimates for the Maldives has been rebased from 2003 prices to a more recent 2014 prices.

Source: National Bureau of Statistics

During the last five years, 2012 to 2016, tourism has contributed more than 22% to national GDP. Table 18 presents tourism contribution to GDP over the last five years. In 2016, as per the new rebased figures, tourism contributed a total of 14 million Rufiyaa which was 22.7% of the total national GDP of the year. While fisheries and agriculture contributed just 5% to the GDP, the closest sector to tourism was Transport and communication. (refer Figure 23)

Table 18: Tourism Contribution to GDP, 2012 - 2016 (in Million Rufiyaa at 2014 constant prices)

% Share of Tourism Year GDP Tourism Contribution Growth % Contribution 2012 49,387.34 12,697.31 -0.2 25.7

2013 52,983.27 13,977.43 10.1 26.4

2014 56,866.74 14,343.05 2.6 25.2

2015 58,143.92 13,708.75 -4.4 23.6

2016 61,727.42 14,022.48 2.3 22.7

Source: Ministry of Tourism Data: National Bureau of Statistics (www.planning.gov.mv)

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Tourism Revenue includes earnings received from Goods and Service Tax from the Tourism Sector (T-GST), the newly introduced Green Tax, Tourism Land Rent and Lease Period Extension Fee. The resort lease rent formula was revised in 2011 from a bed capacity based rent to a land based rent where US$ 8 is charged per square meter of the island. The T-GST which was introduced in 2010 at a rate of 3.5% was increased to 6% from 1st January 2012 and from 1st January 2013 it was again increased to 8%. From 1st November 2014, the rate was further increased to 12%. While tourism bed night tax was abolished from 1 December 2014, Green Tax was introduced on 1 November 2015.

In 2016, tourism contributed 36.4% to the government revenue, which was in terms of currency MVR 6.6 billion. Of the 6.6 billion, 3.9 billion was received from tourism goods and service tax (T-GST) and 1.4 billion was received from land rent. Table 19: Tourism Revenue and Tax, 2012 - 2016 (Million Rufiyaa) 2 Total Tourism Revenue % Share of Tourism Year Government Tourism Goods & Lease Period Total Revenue in Total 1 Revenue Tourist Bed- Service Tax Extension Tourism Government Revenue Land Rentnight Tax Green Tax (T-GST) Fee Revenue 2012 9,771.40 1,049.84 802.90 - 1,566.35 168.71 3,587.80 _/ 36.7

2013 11,783.10 1,068.82 860.14 - 2,451.15 - 4,380.11 _/ 37.2

2014 _/ 14,990.00 1,156.22 _/ 804.70 _/ - 3,027.13 _/ 789.36 _/ 5,777.42 _/ 38.5

2015 16,618.10 1,197.55 0.63 45.48 4,146.79 1096.36 6,486.83 39.0

2016 18,155.10 1,449.68 0.15 633.55 3,964.86 569.10 6,617.34 36.4

Source: Ministry of Tourism Note: _/ Revised Data Provided by: 1Ministry of Finance and Treasury, 2 Maldives Inland Revenue Authority

Tourism Receipts, is the expenditure made by tourists in the Maldives, and calculated in U.S. Dollars. Since 2011, Tourism Receipts is generated, using actual numbers from tourism related taxes and duty free revenue. Table 11 below represents Tourism Receipts from 2012 to 2016. In 2016, the total tourism receipts was US$ 2.7 billion, an increase of 6.28%, compared with 2015.

Table 20: Tourism Receipts, 2012 - 2016 (Million U.S. Dollars)

1 2 2 Year Tourism Receipts Growth Rate (%) Exports, FOB Imports, CIF

2012 1,958.02 0.92 161.03 1,548.94

2013 2,335.19 19.26 165.93 1,727.29

2014 2,695.69 15.44 144.47 1,987.63

2015 2,567.48 -4.76 143.67 1,890.26

2016 2,730.45 6.28 139.13 2,120.71

Source: Ministry of Tourism Data provided by: 1 Maldives Monetary Authority 2 Maldives Customs Services

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Tourism Expenditure refers to the expenditure made on tourism from the central government budget. Table 12 presents the tourism expenditure in relation to total government expenditure from 2012 to 2016. On average 0.6% of the Government Expenditure was spent on tourism over the last five years. In 2016, out of the 25.2 billion government expenditure, 144 million was spent on tourism.

Table 21: Government Expenditure on Tourism, 2012 - 2016 (Million Rufiyaa)

% Share of Tourism Year Government Expenditure Tourism Expenditure Expenditure

2012 13,200.23 52.52 0.4

2013 13,666.26 33.05 0.2

2014 16,539.40 49.60 0.3

2015 21,440.90 103.71 _/ 0.5

2016 25,256.34 _/ 144.10 _/ 0.6

Source: Ministry of Tourism Note: _/ Revised Figures Data Provided by: Ministry of Finance and Treasury

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SECTION 4: AIRLINE STATISTICS

4.1- Traffic by Domestic Carriers The domestic carriers in Maldives consist of seaplane and airplane transfers. Airplanes are operated by Island Aviation Services, Fly Me and Mega Maldives, and sea planes are operated by Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) and Maldivian Air Taxi (MAT). Table 13 presents the passenger arrivals from domestic carriers at Velana International Airport (VIA).

In 2016, the total number of domestic passengers saw an increment of 10%. While Island Aviation Services recorded increases in traffic for passengers as well as number of movements in 2016, TMA recorded a 30% increase only in passenger movements. TMA has been recording a negative growth in its number of movements since 2015. Table 22: Passenger Arrivals by Domestic Carriers at Velana International Airport, 2012-2016 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of Movements Passenger Movements Passenger Movements Passenger Movements Passenger Movements Passenger Operator (Take off / In (Take off / In (Take off / In (Take off / In (Take off / In Landing) Landing) Landing) Landing) Landing) Domestic Fly Me 3,724 61,063 7,174 123,958 8,664 162,809 7,216 143,794 6,376 120,952 Island Aviation Services 11,088 170,597 13,698 224,587 15,630 255,685 16,460 286,782 19,776 332,651 Maldivian Air Taxi ------4 234 - - Mega Maldives 4 199 8 384 ------Trans Maldivian Airways 21,703 166,256 16,439 91,882 50,862 245,940 48,360 321,021 47,343 437,884 Other Domestic * 240 44 160 213 70 93 308 51 466 167 Total 36,759 398,159 37,479 441,024 75,226 664,527 72,348 751,882 73,961 891,654 Source: Ministry of Tourism Note: * Includes movements by photo, training, technical and surveillance flights Data Provided by: Maldives Civil Aviation Authority

4.2- Traffic by International Carriers A total of 1.6 million passengers from International carriers arrived in the Maldives in 2016, of which scheduled flights brought in 99.4% passengers and charter flights carried in 0.6% of the passengers. The number of passengers at both Velana International Airport and Gan International Airport in 2016 by scheduled and chartered flights saw an increase of 7.6% compared with that of 2015. While Scheduled carrier passengers saw a slight increase of 1.4% in 2016, the charter sector saw a major decline of 60% during the year compared to the previous year.

Table 23: Passenger Arrivals by Type of International Carriers 2012-2016 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Type of Carrier Arrivals % Share Arrivals % Share Arrivals % Share Arrivals % Share Arrivals % Share Scheduled 985,672 84.5 1,112,333 81.6 1,459,103 97.5 1,504,143 98.0 1,601,163 99.4

Charter 180,802 15.5 251,597 18.4 37,803 2.5 31,016 2.0 9,985 0.6

Total 1,131,323 100.0 1,166,474 100.0 1,363,930 100.0 1,496,906 100.0 1,611,148 100.0

Source: Ministry of Tourism Data Provided by: Maldives Civil Aviation Authority

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Table 24: Traffic by International Scheduled Carriers, 2012 - 2016

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of Movements Passenger Movements Passenger Movements Passenger Movements Passenger Movements Passenger Operator (Take off / In (Take off / In (Take off / In (Take off / In (Take off / In Landing) Landing) Landing) Landing) Landing) Aeroflot 216 22,108 252 26,890 252 26,584 236 23,309 258 32,256 Air Asia ------62 4,657 314 28,700 Air Berlin 66 6,480 - - 68 5,035 - - - - Austrian Airlines 68 7,023 66 6,931 106 10,650 72 7,197 66 6,261 Bangkok Airways 418 12,985 494 15,628 680 21,139 728 25,909 732 28,473 Beijing Capital Airlines ------14 862 216 17,659 British Airways 302 26,890 536 25,798 624 33,970 206 14,540 132 14,594 Cathay Pacific - - - - 418 34,225 420 37,649 418 39,025 China Eastern Airlines 238 10,766 276 13,382 294 14,514 278 13,701 300 15,767 China Southern Airlines - - - - 276 29,025 284 26,070 236 19,015 Condor 262 29,553 256 28,547 204 22,079 194 20,937 210 23,116 Edelweiss - - - - 98 13,167 68 9,075 88 10,695 Emirates 2,194 214,761 2,206 212,816 2,260 232,329 2,918 280,201 2,910 300,362 Etihad Airways - - - - 732 49,755 732 54,951 732 51,280 Fly Dubai - - 498 14,852 442 14,792 610 19,469 838 25,008 Hainan Airlines - - - - 298 29,898 244 24,707 - - Hongkong Airways - - - - 140 16,478 38 4,197 - - Indian Airlines 1,364 53,383 1,128 44,292 1,086 55,920 1,102 61,131 1,200 55,375 Korean Air - - - - 312 18,097 314 21,350 312 21,705 Lufthansa ------14 1,732 90 8,721 Mahan Air ------6 359 6 316 Malaysia Airlines 732 35,081 728 44,581 730 41,346 464 25,208 - - Maldivian 1,308 28,334 1,152 35,454 1,198 46,163 1,656 82,677 1,632 94,042 Mega Maldives 804 78,856 976 95,476 1,376 112,335 1,160 97,445 1,408 106,043 Meridiana Fly 146 15,491 72 6,777 70 6,928 34 2,976 32 2,786 Mihin Lanka 2 91 - - - - 44 3,924 408 34,605 Neos Spa - - - - 112 13,476 142 16,493 156 18,459 Oman Air 482 21,237 522 23,237 518 26,171 712 22,935 290 8,769 Qatar Airways 1,460 77,800 1,460 79,223 1,460 76,811 1,462 76,920 1,464 107,438 Saudi Arabian Airlines ------332 9,371 Shangai Airlines ------66 4,939 248 24,308 Silk Air ------80 5,214 234 15,152 Singapore Airlines 1,334 124,837 1,408 139,387 1,358 130,650 1,310 132,883 1,232 114,893 Spicejet - - 726 19,916 728 22,777 730 19,216 732 24,853 Srilankan Airlines 3,540 219,996 3,612 245,843 3,626 264,125 3,132 272,782 2,640 265,296 Tiger Airways - - - - 392 25,442 416 30,086 410 27,876 Transaero Airlines - - - - 242 21,671 82 5,174 - - Turkish Airlines - - 928 33,303 1,220 43,551 1,282 53,268 1,456 48,944 Expo Aviation (Cargo) 412 0 284 0 116 0 64 0 94 0 Schedule Total 15,348 985,672 17,580 1,112,333 21,436 1,459,103 21,376 1,504,143 21,826 1,601,163

Source: Ministry of Tourism Data Provided by: Maldives Civil Aviation Authority

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Table 25: Traffic by International Chartered Carriers, 2012 - 2016

Grand Total (Schedule+Charter) 19,446 1,166,474 22,106 1,363,930 24,094 1,496,906 23,488 1,533,318 23,718 1,611,148

Source: Ministry of Tourism Data Provided by: Maldives Civil Aviation Authority

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SECTION 5: ADDITIONAL TABLES

Table 26: Bed Capacity of Resorts and Distance from Airport, 2012 - 2016

A irpo rt Ye a r o f Initia l Atoll & Island Name of the Resort D is ta nc e Initia l B e d 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Name (Km) Ope ra tio n C a pa c ity

1AaaVeee Nature's Paradise Dh. Dhoores 158.0 2015 66 - - - 66 66

2Adhaaran Club Rannaalhi K. Rannalhi 34.0 1978 34 256 256 256 256 256

3Adhaaran Prestige Vaadhu K. Vaadhu 8.0 1978 18 100 100 100 100 100

4Adhaaran Select Hudhuranfushi K. Lhohifushi 22.5 1979 40 354 354 354 354 354

5Adhaaran Select Meedhupparu R. Meedhupparu 130.3 2000 430 470 470 470 470 470

6Alidhoo Island Resort H.A. Alidhoo 300.0 2007 66 200 200 200 200 200

7Alimatha Aquatic Resort V. Alimatha 48.0 1975 20 312 312 312 312 312

8Amari Havodda Maldives G.Dh. Havodda 405.0 2015 240 - - - 240 240

9Anantara Kihavah Villas B. Kihavah Haruvalhi 125.0 2010 110 164 172 172 172 172

10Anantara Resort & Spa Maldives K. Dhigufinolhu 40.0 1980 24 220 220 220 220 220

11Angaaga Island Resort A.Dh. Angaga 85.0 1989 100 140 140 180 180 180

12Angsana Resort & Spa Maldives - Ihuru K. Ihuru 17.0 1978 20 90 90 90 90 90

13Angsana Resort and Spa Maldives - Velavaru Dh. Velavaru 125.0 1998 50 236 236 236 238 238

14Asdhu Sun Island K. Asdhu 32.0 1981 36 60 60 60 60 60

15Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives Lh. Kanifushi 133.0 2013 140 - 140 300 300 300

16Ayada Maldives G.Dh. Magudhdhuva 420.0 2011 200 200 200 200 200 200

17Bandos Maldives K. Bandos 8.0 1972 220 450 450 430 430 430

18Banyan Tree Maldives Vabbinfaru K. Vabbinfaru 12.0 1977 24 96 96 96 96 96

19Baros Maldives K. Baros 16.0 1973 56 150 150 150 150 150

20Bathala Island Resort A.A. Bathala 48.3 1983 20 90 90 90 90 90

21Biyaadhu Island Resort K. Biyaadhoo 18.0 1982 192 192 192 192 192 192

22Canareef Resort Maldives S. Herethere 480.0 2007 106 546 546 542 542 542

23 Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives A.Dh. Machchafushi 95.0 1992 96 224 224 224 224 224

24Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa K. Giraavaru 11.3 1980 40 132 220 220 220 220

25Cheval Blanc Randheli N. Randheli 169.0 2013 120 - 120 120 120 120

26Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives K. Kanuoiy Huraa 13.0 1981 20 296 296 296 296 296

27Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives M. Hakuraa Huraa 128.7 1999 72 160 160 160 160 160

28Club Farukolhu K. Farukolhufushi 2.0 1973 112 304 304 LC LC LC

29Club Med Finolhu Villas K. Gasfinolhu 23.0 1980 18 80 80 104 104 104

30Club Med Kanifinolhu K. Kanifinolhu 19.3 1978 18 456 492 492 492 492

31Coco Palm Boduhithi K. Boduhithi 29.0 1979 50 206 206 206 206 206

32Coco Palm Dhunikolhu B. Dhunikolhu 124.0 1998 192 200 200 200 196 196

33Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island K. Kudahithi 27.4 1984 12 14 14 14 14 14

34Cocoa Island K. Makunufushi 30.0 1981 12 70 70 70 70 70

35Cocoon Maldives Lh. Ookolhu Finolhu 130.0 2016 302 - - - - 302

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36Conrad Maldives Rangali Island A.Dh. Rangalifinolhu 96.6 1992 80 304 304 304 304 304

37Constance Halaveli Resort A.A. Halaveli 36.0 1982 30 172 172 172 172 172

38Constance Moofushi Resort A.Dh. Moofushi 80.0 1990 84 220 220 220 220 220

39Dhiggiri Tourist Resort V. Dhiggiri 32.0 1982 50 90 90 90 90 122

40Dhigufaru Island Resort B. Dhigufaruvinagandu 142.0 2016 80 - - - - 80

41Diamonds Athuruga Beach and Water Villas A.Dh. Athurugau 90.0 1990 79 146 146 146 146 146

42Dream Island Maldives, Villivaru K. Villivaru 29.0 1981 120 120 120 120 120 120

43Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat A.Dh. Theluveliga 90.0 2015 60 - - - 60 60

44Dusit Thani Maldives B. Mudhdhoo 120.0 2012 20 208 208 208 208 208

45Ellaidhoo Maldives By Cinnamon A.A. Ellaidhoo 54.0 1985 32 224 224 224 224 224

46Emboodhu Village K. Emboodhu 8.0 1979 44 236 236 236 236 236

47Eriyadhu Island Resort K. Eriyadhu 40.0 1982 40 114 114 114 114 152

48Fihalhohi Island Resort K. Fihaalhohi 28.0 1981 90 300 300 300 300 300

49Filitheyo Island Resort F. Filitheyo 120.7 1999 250 250 250 250 250 250

50Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives B. Kanufushi 121.0 2016 272 - - - - 272

51Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah B. Voavah 134.0 2016 26 - - - - 26

52Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa K. Kuda Huraa 12.9 1977 32 212 212 212 212 212

53 Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru B. Landaa Giraavaru 120.0 2006 206 206 206 206 206 244

54Fun Island Resort K. Bodufinolhu 38.0 1980 44 200 200 200 200 200

55Furaveri Island Resort & Spa R. Furaveri 151.0 2016 130 - - - - 130

56Gangehi Island Resort A.A. Gangehi 77.2 1987 50 72 72 72 72 72

57Gili Lankanfushi K. Lankanfushi 9.7 1980 12 94 94 94 94 94

58 Hideaway Beach Resort and Spa at Dhonakulhi IslandH.A. Maldives Dhonakulhi 250.0 2005 50 90 90 90 90 90

59Hilton Maldives - Irufushi Resort & Spa N. Medhafushi 238.0 2008 200 442 442 442 442 442

60Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives K. Kandoomafushi 27.4 1985 98 322 322 322 322 322

61Holiday Island A.Dh. Dhiffushi 93.0 1994 284 284 284 284 284 284

62Hurawalhi Island Resort Lh. Hurawalhi 140.0 2016 180 - - - - 180

63Huvafenfushi K. Nakatchafushi 25.7 1979 80 102 102 102 102 102

64JA Manafaru H.A Manafaru 337.0 2007 100 166 166 174 174 174

65Jumeirah Dhevanafushi G.A Meradhoo 400.0 2011 38 74 74 74 74 74

66Jumeirah Vittaveli Island Resort at Bolifushi K. Bolifushi 12.0 1982 64 178 178 178 178 178

67Kandholhu Island Maldives A.A. Kandholhudhoo 74.6 2014 60 - - 60 60 60

68Kanuhura Lh. Kanuhuraa 125.5 1999 200 200 200 200 200 200

69Kihaad Resort B. Kihaadhuffaru 104.6 1999 200 200 236 236 236 236

70Komandoo Maldive Island Resort Lh. Komandoo 128.7 1998 90 120 120 120 120 130

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71Kudarah Island Resort A.Dh. Kudarah 88.5 1991 50 60 60 60 120 120

72Kuramathi Tourist Resort A.A. Kuramathi 56.3 1977 48 580 580 580 580 790

73Kuredhdhu Island Resort Lh. Kuredhdhu 128.7 1978 18 768 768 768 768 778

74Kurumba Maldives K. Vihamanaafushi 3.2 1972 60 362 362 362 362 362

75Lily Beach Resort A.Dh. Huvahendhoo 85.0 1994 168 250 250 250 250 250

76Loama Resort Maldives at Maamigili R. Maamigili 177.0 2014 40 - - 186 210 210

77 Lux* Maldives A.Dh. Dhidhdhufinolhu 104.0 1988 180 394 394 394 394 394

78Maalifushi By Como Th. Male'fushi 120.0 2013 46 - 46 132 152 152

79Maayafushi Tourist Resort A.A. Maayafushi 63.0 1983 48 150 150 150 150 150

80Madoogali Resort A.A. Madoogali 77.2 1989 70 112 112 112 112 112

81Makunudhoo Island K. Makunudhu 38.6 1983 58 74 74 74 74 74

82Malahini Kuda Bandos K. Kuda Bandos 9.0 2016 164 - - - - 164

83Medhufushi Island Resort M. Medhufushi 128.7 2000 240 240 240 240 240 240

84Meeru Island Resort K. Meerufenfushi 37.0 1978 128 570 570 570 570 570

85Milaidhoo Island Maldives B. Milaidhoo 127.0 2016 30 - - - - 88

86Mirihi Island Resort A.Dh. Mirihi 112.6 1989 36 72 72 76 76 76

87Naladhu (Palm Tree Island) K. Veligandu Huraa 27.0 1986 32 138 138 138 138 138

88Nika Island Resort A.A. Kudafolhudhu 69.2 1983 30 76 76 76 104 104

89 Niyama Maldives Dh. Olhuveli & Embudhufushi128.0 2012 56 154 154 154 274 274

90Oblu By Atmosphere at Helengeli K. Helengeli 46.7 1979 20 100 100 100 220 236

91Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort K. Olhuveli 51.5 1979 36 332 332 332 332 332

92One & Only Reethi Rah, Maldives K. Medhufinolhu 64.4 1979 24 268 268 268 268 268

93Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort G. Dh. Konotta 416.0 2015 110 - - - 110 110

94Ozen by Atmosphere at Maadhoo K. Maadhoo Finolhu 2016 198 - - - - 204

95Palm Beach Island Lh. Madhiriguraidhoo 128.7 1999 200 248 248 248 248 248

96Paradise Island Resort & Spa K. Lankanfinolhu 9.6 1979 24 568 568 568 568 568

97Park Hyatt Maldives, Hadaha G.A Hadahaa 405.0 2009 100 100 100 100 100 100

98Ranveli Village A.Dh. Villingilivaru 77.0 1991 112 112 112 112 112 112

99Reethi Beach Resort B. Fonimagoodhoo 104.6 1998 200 248 248 248 248 248

100Rihiveli K. Mahaanaelhi Huraa 40.2 1980 40 100 100 100 100 100

101Robinson Club Maldives G.A Funamauddua 400.0 2009 100 150 202 202 202 242

102Roxy Maldives Resort N. Kudafunafaru 180.0 2008 100 100 100 100 100 100

103Royal Island B. Horubadhoo 110.0 2001 304 304 304 304 304 304

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104Safari Island A.A Mushimasmingili 60.0 2013 168 - 168 168 168 168

105 Shangri - La's Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives S. Villingili 478.0 2009 284 284 284 284 284 284

106Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Reosort & Spa K. Furanafushi 5.6 1973 112 312 312 312 312 312

107Six Senses Laamu L. Olhuveli 260.0 2011 66 194 194 194 194 194

108Soneva Fushi By Six Senses B. Kunfunadhoo 104.6 1983 50 130 130 130 130 228

109Soneva Jani N. Medhufaru 160.0 2016 36 - - - - 36

110Summer Island Maldives K. Ziyaaraifushi 35.0 1983 58 230 230 230 230 230

111Sun Aqua Vilu Reef Maldives Dh. Meedhuffushi 128.7 1998 136 200 200 200 200 200

112Sun Island Resort & Spa A.Dh. Nalaguraidhoo 99.8 1998 700 852 852 852 852 852

113Taj Exortica Resort & Spa Maldives K. Embudhu Finolhu 12.9 1983 20 128 128 128 128 128

114The Residence Maldives G.A Falhumafushi 405.0 2012 108 200 200 200 200 200

115The St. Regis Vommuli Resort, Maldives D. Vommuli 128.0 2016 28 - - - - 184

116Thulhaagiri Island Resort K. Thulhaagiri 11.0 1980 44 172 172 172 172 168

117Thundufushi Island Resort A.Dh. Thundufushi 80.5 1990 74 144 144 144 144 144

118Twin Island Resort A.Dh. Maafushivaru 54.7 1991 60 98 98 98 98 98

119Vakarufalhi Island Resort A.Dh. Vakarufalhi 90.0 1994 100 150 150 150 150 150

120Velaa Private Island N. Fushivelavaru 186.0 2013 100 - 134 134 134 134

121Velassaru Maldives K. Velassaru 11.3 1974 90 258 258 258 258 258

122Velidhoo Island Resort A.A. Velidhoo 80.5 1989 22 200 200 200 200 200

123Veligandu Island A.A. Veligandu 51.0 1984 34 148 148 148 148 148

124Viceroy Maldives Sh. Vagaru 215.0 2012 97 159 159 159 159 159

125Vilamendhoo Island Resort A.Dh. Vilamendhoo 48.3 1994 200 368 368 368 368 368

126Vivanta by Taj - Coral Reef, Maldives K. Hembadhoo 32.2 1982 68 128 128 128 128 128

127W. Retreat & Spa Maldives A.A. Fesdhu 72.4 1982 90 164 164 164 164 164 Total 22,96323,79124,03124,87727,031

Source: Ministry of Tourism

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Table 27: Bed Capacity Distribution of Resorts by Atolls, 2012 - 2016 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 % Atoll Beds % Share Beds % Share Beds % Share Beds % Share Beds Share Haa Alifu 456 2.0 456 1.9 464 1.9 464 1.9 464 1.7

Shaviyani 97 - 97 0.4 97 0.4 159 0.6 159 0.6

Noonu 542 2.4 796 3.4 796 3.3 796 3.2 832 3.1

Raa 470 2.1 470 2.0 656 2.7 680 2.7 810 3.0

Baa 1,660 7.2 1,704 7.2 1,704 7.1 1,700 6.8 2,302 8.5

Lhaviyani 1,336 5.8 1,476 6.2 1,636 6.8 1,636 6.6 2,138 7.9

Kaafu 9,144 39.9 9,268 39.1 8,968 37.5 9,088 36.5 9,506 35.2

Alifu Alifu 1,988 8.7 2,156 9.1 2,216 9.3 2,244 9.0 2,454 9.1

Alifu Dhaaalu 3,818 16.7 3,818 16.1 3,862 16.1 3,982 16.0 3,982 14.7

Vaavu 402 1.8 402 1.7 402 1.7 402 1.6 434 1.6

Meemu 400 1.7 400 1.7 400 1.7 400 1.6 400 1.5

Faafu 250 1.1 250 1.1 250 1.0 250 1.0 250 0.9

Dhaalu 590 2.6 590 2.5 590 2.5 778 3.1 962 3.6

Thaa - - 46 - 132 0.6 152 0.6 152 0.6

Laamu 194 0.8 194 0.8 194 0.8 194 0.8 194 0.7

Gaafu Alifu 524 2.3 524 2.2 524 2.2 576 2.3 616 2.3

Gaafu Dhaalu 200 0.9 200 0.8 200 0.8 550 2.2 550 2.0

Seenu 830 3.6 830 3.5 826 3.5 826 3.3 826 3.1

22,901 100.0 23,677 100.0 23,917 100.0 24,877 100.0 27,031 100.0

Source: Ministry of Tourism

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Table 28: Bed Capacity of Hotels, 2012 - 2016

Atoll & Island A irpo rt Ye a r o f Initia l Name of the Hotel D is ta nc e Initia l B e d 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Name (Km) Ope ra tio n C a pa c ity

1Amilla Fushi B. Finolhas 125.0 2014 97 - - 146 146 146

2Champa Central Hotel K. Male' 2.0 1998 82 82 ** ** ** 148

3Coral Hotel & Spa K. Male' 2.0 2006 77 81 81 81 81 81

4Equator Village - Gan S. Gan 400.0 1992 60 156 156 156 156 156

5Gan Island Retreat S. Gan 400.0 2011 100 100 100 100 100 100

7Hotel Octave K. Male' 2.0 2012 14 28 28 28 *** ***

24Hotel Jen Male' K. Male' 2.0 2009 78 234 234 234 234 234

8Hulhule Island Hotel K. Hulhule' 0.0 2000 176 272 272 272 272 272

10Kam Hotel K. Male' 2.0 1994 24 54 54 54 54 54

11Lucky Hiya Hotel K. Male' 2.0 2007 39 39 60 60 ** **

12Marble Hotel K. Male' 2.0 2008 40 55 55 55 55 ***

13Mookai Hotel K. Male' 2.0 2000 102 102 102 102 102 102

14Mookai Siutes K. Male' 2.0 2008 98 98 98 98 98 98

15Nalahiya Hotel K. Male' 2.0 2007 84 84 84 ** ** **

16Nasandhura Palace Hotel K. Male' 2.0 1981 60 36 36 36 ** **

17Off Day Inn K. Male' 2.0 1999 30 30 30 30 30 30

18Relax Inn K. Male' 2.0 1998 60 74 74 74 74 74

19Riveries Diving Village L. Gan 260.0 2012 46 46 46 46 46 46

20The Barefoot Eco Hotel H.Dh. Hanimaadhoo 290.0 2014 40 - - 40 80 80

21The Boutique Inn at Villa Shabnamee K. Male' 2.0 2009 24 24 24 ** ** **

22The Somerset Hotel K. Male' 2.0 2013 60 - 60 60 60 60

23Baani Hotel K. Male' 2.0 2008 32 32 32 32 32 32

Total 1,6271,6261,7041,6201,713 Source: Ministry of Tourism Note: ** License Cancelled *** Changed to a Guest House

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Table 29: Graduates from Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies 2012 - 2016 Full Time Courses Other Courses Grand Year Male Female Total Male Female Total Total 2012 82 26 108 35 43 78 186

2013 287 121 408 1 15 16 424

2014 520 140 660 6 5 11 671

2015 526 283 809 0 0 0 809

2016 69 40 109 0 0 0 109

Total 1,484 610 1,985 42 63 105 2,199

Source: Ministry of Tourism Data provided by: Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies (FHTS)

Table 30: Seasonal Variations of Tourist Arrivals (Seasonal Indices) 2012 - 2016 Seasonality Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ratio

2012 120 104 96 99 80 74 96 100 96 116 103 115 1.2

2013 95 112 106 97 85 82 94 105 98 114 101 112 1.2

2014 105 110 105 105 91 83 100 104 95 110 89 103 1.1

2015 94 117 109 99 93 79 102 107 93 103 88 116 1.2

2016 101 113 107 97 87 74 103 105 95 110 98 112 1.1

Source: Ministry of Tourism

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Table 31: Tourist Arrivals and Market Share by Selected Markets 2012 - 2016

REGION / NATIONALITY 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

EUROPE 537,757 (57.7) 517,809 (54.0) 527,274 (46.9) 529,291 (43.9) 535,962 (43.4) 575,176 (44.7)

Central / Eastern Europe 95,247 (10.2) 100,097 (10.4) 119,568 (10.6) 109,638 (9.1) 92,742 (7.5) 104,554 (8.1)

Belarus 1,161 (0.1) 1,509 (0.2) 2,030 (0.2) 1,885 (0.2) 1,508 (0.1) 1,570 (0.1)

Bulgaria 1,368 (0.1) 1,479 (0.2) 1,882 (0.2) 2,263 (0.2) 2,904 (0.2) 3,758 (0.3)

Czech Republic 6,471 (0.7) 5,588 (0.6) 6,421 (0.6) 6,450 (0.5) 8,105 (0.7) 10,338 (0.8)

Hungary 2,596 (0.3) 2,408 (0.3) 2,796 (0.2) 3,589 (0.3) 4,436 (0.4) 5,539 (0.4)

Kazakhstan 1,731 (0.2) 2,875 (0.3) 3,131 (0.3) 3,208 (0.3) 3,394 (0.3) 3,398 (0.3)

Poland 4,158 (0.4) 3,918 (0.4) 6,668 (0.6) 6,182 (0.5) 6,879 (0.6) 8,976 (0.7)

Romania 1,656 (0.2) 1,879 (0.2) 2,423 (0.2) 3,204 (0.3) 3,918 (0.3) 5,337 (0.4)

Russia 63,936 (6.9) 66,378 (6.9) 76,479 (6.8) 66,308 (5.5) 44,323 (3.6) 46,522 (3.6)

Slovakia 2,822 (0.3) 2,636 (0.3) 2,758 (0.2) 3,262 (0.3) 4,286 (0.3) 4,957 (0.4)

Ukraine 6,729 (0.7) 8,044 (0.8) 10,362 (0.9) 8,057 (0.7) 6,747 (0.5) 7,599 (0.6)

Other Central / Eastern Europe 2,619 (0.3) 3,383 (0.4) 4,618 (0.4) 5,230 (0.4) 6,242 (0.5) 6,560 (0.5)

Northern Europe 119,388 (12.8) 107,352 (11.2) 103,104 (9.2) 109,586 (9.1) 119,562 (9.7) 132,626 (10.3)

Denmark 3,173 (0.3) 3,493 (0.4) 4,055 (0.4) 5,008 (0.4) 8,418 (0.7) 9,747 (0.8)

Finland 1,535 (0.2) 1,402 (0.1) 1,549 (0.1) 2,002 (0.2) 2,109 (0.2) 2,589 (0.2)

Ireland 2,444 (0.3) 2,483 (0.3) 2,590 (0.2) 2,759 (0.2) 2,856 (0.2) 3,449 (0.3)

Norway 2,775 (0.3) 2,902 (0.3) 3,281 (0.3) 3,882 (0.3) 4,153 (0.3) 3,971 (0.3)

Sweden 4,896 (0.5) 5,230 (0.5) 5,694 (0.5) 7,163 (0.6) 9,138 (0.7) 10,918 (0.8)

United Kingdom 104,508 (11.2) 91,776 (9.6) 85,869 (7.6) 88,704 (7.4) 92,775 (7.5) 101,843 (7.9)

Other Northern Europe 57 (0.0) 66 (0.0) 66 (0.0) 68 (0.0) 113 (0.0) 109 (0.0)

Southern Europe 104,060 (11.2) 81,287 (8.5) 79,364 (7.1) 84,470 (7.0) 95,817 (7.8) 109,326 (8.5)

Greece 3,009 (0.3) 2,058 (0.2) 1,841 (0.2) 1,981 (0.2) 1,700 (0.1) 2,077 (0.2)

Italy 83,328 (8.9) 62,782 (6.6) 57,854 (5.1) 57,862 (4.8) 65,616 (5.3) 71,202 (5.5)

Portugal 4,325 (0.5) 3,660 (0.4) 4,617 (0.4) 4,916 (0.4) 5,057 (0.4) 6,259 (0.5)

Slovenia 2,342 (0.3) 1,295 (0.1) 1,243 (0.1) 1,319 (0.1) 1,470 (0.1) 1,548 (0.1)

Spain 8,861 (1.0) 8,824 (0.9) 11,040 (1.0) 15,230 (1.3) 17,816 (1.4) 23,393 (1.8)

Other Southern Europe 2,195 (0.2) 2,668 (0.3) 2,769 (0.2) 3,162 (0.3) 4,158 (0.3) 4,847 (0.4)

Western Europe 211,755 (22.7) 220,817 (23.0) 212,655 (18.9) 213,289 (17.7) 213,729 (17.3) 213,006 (16.6)

Austria 16,655 (1.8) 18,164 (1.9) 18,140 (1.6) 18,726 (1.6) 18,981 (1.5) 17,654 (1.4)

Belgium 5,738 (0.6) 5,141 (0.5) 5,130 (0.5) 5,195 (0.4) 5,250 (0.4) 5,571 (0.4)

France 59,694 (6.4) 56,775 (5.9) 54,328 (4.8) 50,656 (4.2) 42,024 (3.4) 40,487 (3.1)

Germany 90,517 (9.7) 98,351 (10.3) 93,598 (8.3) 98,328 (8.2) 105,132 (8.5) 106,381 (8.3)

Netherlands 5,693 (0.6) 6,077 (0.6) 6,453 (0.6) 7,936 (0.7) 9,640 (0.8) 10,372 (0.8)

Switzerland 32,504 (3.5) 35,457 (3.7) 34,102 (3.0) 31,497 (2.6) 31,923 (2.6) 31,678 (2.5)

Other Western Europe 954 (0.1) 852 (0.1) 904 (0.1) 951 (0.1) 779 (0.1) 863 (0.1)

East Mediterranean Europe 7,307 (0.8) 8,256 (0.9) 12,583 (1.1) 12,308 (1.0) 14,112 (1.1) 15,664 (1.2)

Israel 2,433 (0.3) 2,569 (0.3) 3,253 (0.3) 3,299 (0.3) 3,567 (0.3) 5,072 (0.4)

Turkey 4,542 (0.5) 5,416 (0.6) 9,117 (0.8) 8,668 (0.7) 10,200 (0.8) 10,091 (0.8)

Other East Mediterranean Europe 332 (0.0) 271 (0.0) 213 (0.0) 341 (0.0) 345 (0.0) 501 (0.0)

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Table 31: (continued…) REGION / NATIONALITY 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

ASIA & THE PACIFIC 348,887 (37.5) 384,506 (40.1) 524,514 (46.6) 588,845 (48.9) 600,099 (48.6) 598,044 (46.5)

North East Asia 265,096 (28.5) 294,397 (30.7) 408,113 (36.3) 444,743 (36.9) 441,017 (35.7) 403,491 (31.4)

China 198,655 (21.3) 229,551 (24.0) 331,719 (29.5) 363,626 (30.2) 359,514 (29.1) 324,326 (25.2)

Japan 35,782 (3.8) 36,438 (3.8) 39,463 (3.5) 38,817 (3.2) 39,244 (3.2) 39,894 (3.1)

Korea 25,285 (2.7) 23,933 (2.5) 30,306 (2.7) 34,896 (2.9) 33,001 (2.7) 29,580 (2.3)

Taiwan 5,305 (0.6) 4,430 (0.5) 6,522 (0.6) 7,341 (0.6) 9,177 (0.7) 9,505 (0.7)

Other North East Asia 69 (0.0) 45 (0.0) 103 (0.0) 63 (0.0) 81 (0.0) 186 (0.0)

South East Asia 23,726 (2.5) 27,960 (2.9) 40,844 (3.6) 56,089 (4.7) 59,354 (4.8) 67,737 (5.3)

Indonesia 1,283 (0.1) 1,772 (0.2) 2,511 (0.2) 3,333 (0.3) 3,452 (0.3) 4,886 (0.4)

Malaysia 6,055 (0.7) 6,766 (0.7) 10,875 (1.0) 13,457 (1.1) 12,575 (1.0) 16,185 (1.3)

Philippines 1,652 (0.2) 2,265 (0.2) 3,040 (0.3) 5,406 (0.4) 6,907 (0.6) 9,551 (0.7)

Singapore 7,990 (0.9) 9,625 (1.0) 11,143 (1.0) 18,638 (1.5) 15,881 (1.3) 14,782 (1.1)

Thailand 6,214 (0.7) 6,896 (0.7) 11,705 (1.0) 12,281 (1.0) 15,910 (1.3) 16,451 (1.3)

Other South East Asia 532 (0.1) 636 (0.1) 1,570 (0.1) 2,974 (0.2) 4,629 (0.4) 5,882 (0.5)

South Asia 45,870 (4.9) 45,323 (4.7) 56,796 (5.0) 67,199 (5.6) 77,951 (6.3) 101,108 (7.9)

Bangladesh 1,496 (0.2) 1,221 (0.1) 1,906 (0.2) 2,231 (0.2) 4,431 (0.4) 6,018 (0.5)

India 30,978 (3.3) 31,721 (3.3) 38,014 (3.4) 45,587 (3.8) 52,368 (4.2) 66,955 (5.2)

Pakistan 1,842 (0.2) 1,857 (0.2) 2,693 (0.2) 3,105 (0.3) 3,987 (0.3) 6,251 (0.5)

Sri Lanka 9,670 (1.0) 8,860 (0.9) 12,400 (1.1) 13,753 (1.1) 14,153 (1.1) 17,927 (1.4)

Other South Asia 1,884 (0.2) 1,664 (0.2) 1,783 (0.2) 2,523 (0.2) 3,012 (0.2) 3,957 (0.3)

Oceania 14,195 (1.5) 16,826 (1.8) 18,761 (1.7) 20,814 (1.7) 21,777 (1.8) 25,708 (2.0)

Australia 12,778 (1.4) 15,208 (1.6) 16,915 (1.5) 18,872 (1.6) 19,733 (1.6) 23,584 (1.8)

New Zealand 1,390 (0.1) 1,579 (0.2) 1,791 (0.2) 1,916 (0.2) 1,978 (0.2) 2,087 (0.2)

Other Oceania 27 (0.0) 39 (0.0) 55 (0.0) 26 (0.0) 66 (0.0) 37 (0.0)

AFRICA 6,465 (0.7) 7,095 (0.7) 8,271 (0.7) 8,149 (0.7) 9,276 (0.8) 10,752 (0.8)

South Africa 3,684 (0.4) 3,967 (0.4) 4,503 (0.4) 3,699 (0.3) 4,170 (0.3) 4,656 (0.4)

Other Africa 2,781 (0.3) 3,128 (0.3) 3,768 (0.3) 4,450 (0.4) 5,106 (0.4) 6,096 (0.5)

AMERICAS 23,654 (2.5) 26,774 (2.8) 32,970 (2.9) 41,044 (3.4) 46,602 (3.8) 50,458 (3.9)

Brazil 2,342 (0.3) 3,061 (0.3) 3,675 (0.3) 4,321 (0.4) 5,082 (0.4) 5,015 (0.4)

Canada 4,690 (0.5) 5,070 (0.5) 6,098 (0.5) 7,435 (0.6) 7,537 (0.6) 7,628 (0.6)

U.S.A 14,490 (1.6) 16,049 (1.7) 20,034 (1.8) 25,641 (2.1) 29,308 (2.4) 32,589 (2.5)

Other Americas 2,132 (0.2) 2,594 (0.3) 3,163 (0.3) 3,647 (0.3) 4,675 (0.4) 5,226 (0.4)

MIDDLE EAST 14,570 (1.6) 21,843 (2.3) 32,050 (2.8) 37,201 (3.1) 41,976 (3.4) 51,330 (4.0)

Egypt 864 (0.1) 1,168 (0.1) 1,671 (0.1) 2,125 (0.2) 2,776 (0.2) 3,767 (0.3)

Kuwait 1,797 (0.2) 2,987 (0.3) 4,622 (0.4) 5,248 (0.4) 4,491 (0.4) 4,215 (0.3)

Lebanon 1,346 (0.1) 1,666 (0.2) 1,817 (0.2) 1,949 (0.2) 2,185 (0.2) 2,258 (0.2)

Qatar 872 (0.1) 1,521 (0.2) 2,827 (0.3) 3,260 (0.3) 3,033 (0.2) 3,716 (0.3)

Saudi Arabia 5,005 (0.5) 7,263 (0.8) 10,477 (0.9) 12,405 (1.0) 15,749 (1.3) 21,964 (1.7)

United Arab Emirates 2,292 (0.2) 4,047 (0.4) 5,936 (0.5) 7,008 (0.6) 7,322 (0.6) 8,045 (0.6)

Other Middle East 2,394 (0.3) 3,191 (0.3) 4,700 (0.4) 5,206 (0.9) 6,420 (0.5) 7,365 (0.6)

OTHERS - - 123 (0.0) 327 (0.0) 333 (0.0) 375 (0.0)

UN Passport Holders - - 60 (0.0) 204 (0.0) 181 (0.0) 228 (0.0)

OTHERS / NOT STATED - - 63 (0.0) 123 (0.0) 152 (0.0) 147 (0.0) GRAND TOTAL 931,333 958,027 1,125,202 1,204,857 1,234,248 1,286,135 Source: Ministry of Tourism Data provided by: Maldives Immigration

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Table 32: Growth Trends of Selected Markets, 2012 – 2016 (Percent)

REGIO N / NATIONALITY 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

EUROPE -3.7 1.8 0.4 1.3 7.3 CENTRAL / EASTERN EUROPE 5.1 19.5 -8.3 -15.4 12.7 Belarus 30.0 34.5 -7.1 -20.0 4.1 Bulgaria 8.1 27.2 20.2 28.3 29.4 Czech Republic -13.6 14.9 0.5 25.7 27.6 Hungary -7.2 16.1 28.4 23.6 24.9 Kazakhstan 66.1 8.9 2.5 5.8 0.1 Poland -5.8 70.2 -7.3 11.3 30.5 Romania 13.5 29.0 32.2 22.3 36.2 Russia 3.8 15.2 -13.3 -33.2 5.0 Slovakia -6.6 4.6 18.3 31.4 15.7 Ukraine 19.5 28.8 -22.2 -16.3 12.6 Other Central / Eastern Europe 29.2 36.5 13.3 19.3 5.1 NORTHERN EUROPE -10.1 -4.0 6.3 9.1 10.9 Denmark 10.1 16.1 23.5 68.1 15.8 Finland -8.7 10.5 29.2 5.3 22.8 Ireland 1.6 4.3 6.5 3.5 20.8 Norway 4.6 13.1 18.3 7.0 -4.4 Sweden 6.8 8.9 25.8 27.6 19.5 United Kingdom -12.2 -6.4 3.3 4.6 9.8 Other Northern Europe 15.8 0.0 3.0 66.2 -3.5 SOUTHERN EUROPE -21.9 -2.4 6.4 13.4 14.1 Greece -31.6 -10.5 7.6 -14.2 22.2 Italy -24.4 -7.8 0.0 13.4 8.5 Portugal -17.5 26.1 6.5 2.9 23.8 Slovenia -19.5 -4.0 6.1 11.4 5.3 Spain -9.1 25.1 38.0 17.0 31.3 Other Southern Europe 20.7 3.8 14.2 31.5 16.6 WESTERN EUROPE 4.3 -3.7 0.3 0.2 -0.3 Austria 9.1 -0.1 3.2 1.4 -7.0 Belgium -10.4 -0.2 1.3 1.1 6.1 France -4.9 -4.3 -6.8 -17.0 -3.7 Germany 8.7 -4.8 5.1 6.9 1.2 Netherlands 6.7 6.2 23.0 21.5 7.6 Switzerland 9.1 -3.8 -7.6 1.4 -0.8 Other Western Europe -10.7 6.1 5.2 -18.1 10.8 EAST MEDITERRANEAN EUROPE 13.0 52.4 -2.2 14.7 11.0 Israel 5.6 26.6 1.4 8.1 42.2 Turkey 19.2 68.3 -4.9 17.7 -1.1 Other East Mediterranean Europe -18.4 -21.4 60.1 1.2 45.2

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Table 32: (continued…) REGION / NATIO NALITY 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

ASIA & THE PACIFIC 10.2 36.4 12.3 1.9 -0.3 NORTH EAST ASIA 11.1 38.6 9.0 -0.8 -8.5 China 15.6 44.5 9.6 -1.1 -9.8 Japan 1.8 8.3 -1.6 1.1 1.7 Korea -5.3 26.6 15.1 -5.4 -10.4 Taiwan -16.5 47.2 12.6 25.0 3.6 Other North East Asia -34.8 128.9 -38.8 28.6 129.6 SOUTH EAST ASIA 17.8 46.1 37.3 5.8 14.1 Indonesia 38.1 41.7 32.7 3.6 41.5 Malaysia 11.7 60.7 23.7 -6.6 28.7 Philippines 37.1 34.2 77.8 27.8 38.3 Singapore 20.5 15.8 67.3 -14.8 -6.9 Thailand 11.0 69.7 4.9 29.5 3.4 Other South East Asia 19.5 146.9 89.4 55.6 27.1 SOUTH ASIA -1.2 25.3 18.3 16.0 29.7 Bangladesh -18.4 56.1 17.1 98.6 35.8 India 2.4 19.8 19.9 14.9 27.9 Pakistan 0.8 45.0 15.3 28.4 56.8 Sri Lanka -8.4 40.0 10.9 2.9 26.7 Other South Asia -11.7 7.2 41.5 19.4 31.4 OCEANIA 18.5 11.5 10.9 4.6 18.1 Australia 19.0 11.2 11.6 4.6 19.5 New Zealand 13.6 13.4 7.0 3.2 5.5 Other Oceania 44.4 41.0 -52.7 153.8 -43.9 AFRICA 9.7 16.6 -1.5 13.8 16.3 South Africa 7.7 13.5 -17.9 12.7 11.7 Other Africa 12.5 20.5 18.1 14.7 20.0 AMERICAS 13.2 23.1 24.5 13.5 8.2 Brazil 30.7 20.1 17.6 17.6 -1.3 Canada 8.1 20.3 21.9 1.4 1.2 U.S.A 10.8 24.8 28.0 14.3 11.2 Other Americas 21.7 21.9 15.3 28.2 11.1 MIDDLE EAST 49.9 46.7 16.1 12.8 22.3 Egypt 35.2 43.1 27.2 30.6 35.7 Kuwait 66.2 54.7 13.5 -14.4 -6.1 Lebanon 23.8 9.1 7.3 12.1 3.3 Qatar 74.4 85.9 15.3 -7.0 22.5 Saudi Arabia 45.1 44.3 18.4 27.0 39.5 United Arab Emirates 76.6 46.7 18.1 4.5 9.9 Other Middle East 33.3 47.3 10.8 23.3 14.7 TOTAL 2.9 17.4 7.1 2.4 4.2 Source: Ministry of Tourism Data provided by: Maldives Immigration

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Table 33: Tourist Arrivals by Markets, (end June, 2017) January - June % Share REGIO N / NATIO NALITY 2016 2017 % Change 2017

EUROPE 289,234 320,162 10.7 48.7 CENTRAL / EASTERN EUROPE 51,515 65,675 27.5 10.0 Belarus 764 861 12.7 0.1 Bulgaria 2,009 3,087 53.7 0.5 Czech Republic 5,178 5,981 15.5 0.9 Hungary 3,027 3,661 20.9 0.6 Kazakhstan 1,671 2,205 32.0 0.3 Poland 582 607 4.3 0.1 Romania 1,005 1,099 9.4 0.2 Russia 4,494 4,427 -1.5 0.7 Slovakia 2,311 3,043 31.7 0.5 Ukraine 22,386 30,626 36.8 4.7 Other Central / Eastern Europe 2,691 3,408 26.6 0.5 NORTHERN EUROPE 3,733 4,825 29.3 0.7 Denmark 1,664 1,845 10.9 0.3 Finland 66,739 69,345 3.9 10.5 Ireland 5,555 5,855 5.4 0.9 Norway 1,192 1,664 39.6 0.3 Sweden 1,579 1,899 20.3 0.3 United Kingdom 1,799 2,314 28.6 0.4 Other Northern Europe 5,011 5,772 15.2 0.9 SOUTHERN EUROPE 51,536 51,737 0.4 7.9 Greece 67 104 55.2 0.0 Italy 52,142 63,482 21.7 9.7 Portugal 603 839 39.1 0.1 Slovenia 842 1,030 22.3 0.2 Spain 37,986 47,694 25.6 7.3 Other Southern Europe 2,689 2,742 2.0 0.4 WESTERN EUROPE 787 999 26.9 0.2 Austria 776 1,030 32.7 0.2 Belgium 7,579 8,003 5.6 1.2 France 880 1,145 30.1 0.2 Germany 112,179 114,219 1.8 17.4 Netherlands / Holland 9,993 10,391 4.0 1.6 Switzerland 2,654 2,942 10.9 0.4 Other Western Europe 24,242 24,645 1.7 3.7 EAST MEDITERRANEAN EUROPE 53,920 53,692 -0.4 8.2 Israel 3,947 4,699 19.1 0.7 Turkey 17,009 17,372 2.1 2.6 Other East Mediterranean Europe 414 478 15.5 0.1

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Table 33: (continued…) January- June % Share REGIO N / NATIONALITY 2016 2017 % Change 2017

ASIA & THE PACIFIC 281,252 281,261 0.0 42.8 NORTH EAST ASIA 194,122 180,561 -7.0 27.5 China 157,764 141,495 -10.3 21.5 Japan 18,103 18,553 2.5 2.8 Korea 13,056 15,152 16.1 2.3 Taiwan 5,101 5,308 4.1 0.8 Other North East Asia 98 53 -45.9 0.0 SOUTH EAST ASIA 30,772 36,714 19.3 5.6 Indonesia 1,917 2,693 40.5 0.4 Malaysia 6,891 9,233 34.0 1.4 Philippines 681 564 -17.2 0.1 Singapore 4,366 5,349 22.5 0.8 Thailand 6,564 6,762 3.0 1.0 Other South East Asia 7,802 9,276 18.9 1.4 SOUTH ASIA 2,203 2,385 8.3 0.4 Bangladesh 348 452 29.9 0.1 India 43,789 50,295 14.9 7.6 Pakistan 1,868 2,137 14.4 0.3 Sri Lanka 30,101 37,529 24.7 5.7 Other South Asia 1,411 1,320 -6.4 0.2 OCEANIA 2,294 2,668 16.3 0.4 Australia 7,680 6,120 -20.3 0.9 New Zealand 435 521 19.8 0.1 Other Oceania 12,569 13,691 8.9 2.1 AFRICA 11,612 12,348 6.3 1.9 South Africa 940 1,320 40.4 0.2 Other Africa 17 23 35.3 0.0 AMERICAS Brazil 4,330 6,027 39.2 0.9 Canada 246 462 87.8 0.1 U.S.A. 540 665 23.1 0.1 Other Americas 1,948 2,975 52.7 0.5 MIDDLE EAST 1,596 1,925 20.6 0.3 Egypt Kuwait 23,763 29,100 22.5 4.4 Lebanon 874 1,349 54.3 0.2 Qatar 2,208 3,063 38.7 0.5 Saudi Arabia 3,627 4,317 19.0 0.7 United Arab Emirates 753 777 3.2 0.1 Other Middle East 15,295 18,267 19.4 2.8 OTHERS 1,006 1,327 31.9 0.2 UN Passport Holders OTHERS / NOT STATED 21,159 20,885 -1.3 3.2 TOTAL TOURIST ARRIVALS 1,314 1,378 4.9 0.2 Source: Ministry of Tourism Data provided by: Maldives Immigration

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Table 34: Tourism Indicators, (end June, 2017)

JAN - MAR APR - JUN JAN - JUNE

TOURIST ARRIVALS Total

FRONTIER ARRIVALS (by air) 2016 344,166 275,755 619,921 2017 359,053 298,487 657,540 Growth % 4.3 8.2 6.1 REGISTERED CAPACITY 2017 Average

RESORTS Nos. 127 130 128 Beds 27,518 28,463 27,990 HOTELS No s . 14 14 14 Beds 1,610 1,592 1,601 GUEST HOUSES Nos. 414 428 421 Beds 6,289 6,582 6,436 SAFARI VESSELS Nos. 145 146 146 Beds 2,730 2,745 2,737 TOTA L N o s . 700 718 709 Beds 38,147 39,382 38,764 OPERATIONAL CAPACITY Average

RESORTS Nos. 2016 109 109 110 2017 121 123 122 Beds 2016 24,049 24,141 24,184 2017 26,743 27,465 27,104 HOTELS Nos. 2016 13 12 13 2017 13 13 13 Beds 2016 1,443 1,401 1,451 2017 1,515 1,497 1,506 GUEST HOUSES Nos. 2016 330 349 339 2017 398 427 412 Beds 2016 4,861 5,134 4,998 2017 6,114 6,575 6,345 SAFARI VESSELS Nos. 2016 128 134 131 2017 142 145 144 Beds 2016 2,368 2,534 2,451 2017 2,671 2,706 2,688 TOTAL Nos. 2016 580 604 592 2017 674 708 691 Beds 2016 32,721 33,211 33,084 2017 37,043 38,243 37,643

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Table 34: (continued…) JAN - MAR APR - JUN JAN - JUNE

BED NIGHTS Total

RESORTS 2016 1,829,779 1,454,870 3,284,649 2017 1,945,841 1,577,198 3,523,039 Growth % 6.3 8.4 7.3

HOTELS 2016 58,301 44,825 103,126 2017 73,244 46,441 119,685 Growth % 25.6 3.6 16.1 GUEST HOUSES 2016 167,545 123,669 291,214 2017 227,436 141,546 368,982 Growth % 35.7 14.5 26.7 SAFARI VESSELS 2016 99,394 49,960 149,355 2017 93,729 55,905 149,634 Growth % -5.7 11.9 0.2 TOTAL 2016 2,155,019 1,673,324 3,828,344 2017 2,340,251 1,821,090 4,161,340 Growth % 8.6 8.8 8.7 OCCUPANCY RATE (% ) Average

RESORTS 2016 83.8 66.2 75.0 2017 81.1 63.2 72.1 Change -3.2 -4.5 -3.8 HOTELS 2016 44.5 35.0 39.7 2017 53.8 34.0 43.9 Change 20.9 -2.9 10.4 GUEST HOUSES 2016 38.0 26.6 32.3 2017 41.5 23.7 32.6 Change 9.3 -10.7 1.0 SAFARI VESSELS 2016 46.2 21.7 33.9 2017 39.0 22.8 30.9 Change -15.5 5.2 -8.9 TOTAL 2016 53.1 37.4 85.5 2017 53.8 35.9 61.4 Change 1.4 -3.8 -28.2 AVG. DURATION OF STAY (Days) Average 2016 6.5 6.1 6.3 2017 4.2 0.9 2.6 Change 3.1 0.8 2.6

Source: Ministry of Tourism

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SECTION 6: HIGHLIGHTS OF 2016

The Maldives Visitor Survey

The “Maldives Visitor Survey” is a series of surveys conducted by the Ministry of Tourism as part of the efforts to improve quality of tourism services in the Maldives. The reports are published with the aim of providing a useful resource material for policy makers in the government, and decision makers in the tourism sector, with an in-depth breakdown of the visitor profiles and their perceptions on the quality of the Maldives tourism product and the services related to it. The survey is conducted one in peak season and one in low season at the departure terminal of Velaana International Airport. The findings of these surveys are shared with the government and tourism industry stakeholders. Reports are uploaded to the website of Ministry of Tourism.

Domestic Tourism Survey

The Ministry of Tourism conducted a study on Domestic Tourism in the Maldives. The purpose of this study is to understand and measure the current status and potential of domestic tourism in the Maldives for a sustainable development of the sector. The survey started in November 2015 and was concluded in February 2016. Results were shared with stakeholder authorities and report was published in the website of Ministry of Tourism.

Investment Forum 2016

The Maldives Investment Forum 2016 (3rd Edition) organized by Ministry of Economic Development (MED) of Maldives in association with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) of India was held from 21 – 22 November 2016 at Taj Palace, New Delhi, India. Mr. Ali Shinan, Director of Planning Section represented the Ministry of Tourism at the Forum.

Maldives Investment Forum is an annual event held to provide opportunities for business partnerships and to share information on investment opportunities in the Maldives with foreign investors.

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Concluding the Tourism Adaptation Project (TAP) The Tourism Adaptation Project (TAP), that is being implemented by the Government of Maldives (GoM) with the support of the Least Developed Country Fund (LDCF), the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the United Nations Development Programme Country Office (UNDP CO) in Maldives, to help the tourism industry of the Maldives and the island communities that rely or depend heavily on the industry, to cope with the risks associated with climate change. The project was designed to provide the tourism sector in Maldives with the required policy environment, regulatory guidance, technical skills and knowledge to ensure that climate change-related risks are systematically factored into day-to-day tourism operations. TAP also strengthened the capacity of Ministry of Tourism (MOT) and tourism businesses to recognize evident climate risk issues in tourism operations and adopted appropriate adaptation measures to address them. The project was carried out for a period of 3 years from 2012 – 2016. Commendable works done by the Tourism adaptation project include:

Tourism Green Award- The criteria for the newly introduced “Maldives Tourism Green Award” was completed on 27th January 2016. This award recognizes environmentally friendly investments and appreciates measures taken for climate resilience and adaptation in tourism sector. Tourism Domestic Survey validation workshop – A survey done to explore the current domestic tourism sector, including social and economic benefits. Findings of this survey were shared with industry professionals in the validation workshop on 29th February. Children’s animation film on climate change awareness– “Aidhin” the animation film for kids regarding climate change was launched on 20th February 2016. The cartoon was distributed to Ministry of Education and Public Service Media (PSM). Transport Emission audit- An audit to evaluate green gas house emissions from transport within the tourism sector. Marina Development Validation workshop- A workshop to sustainably develop Marinas was held on February 2016. Government officials, tourism Industrialists and other professionals attended this workshop. Amendments to the environmental regulations of tourist establishments– Amendments to the environmental regulations of tourist establishments were compiled with the help of experts.

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Seminars & Workshops

As part of staff development and capacity building, the staff of Ministry of Tourism participated in various overseas seminars, workshops and trainings. Below are the details.

“Managing risk in the face of climate change” A training course aimed to enhance the capacity of stakeholders in development for adapting to changing climate-related hazards and improving resilience and disaster preparedness. The training program was held at Bangkok, Thailand from 28th March 2016 to 08th April 2016. Director, Ms. Fathimath Naziya, Director Mr. Ali Shinan, and Senior Project Officer Ms. Malaka Abdul Hameed attended the training.

“10th UNWTO Asia/ Pacific Executive Training Program on Tourism Policy and Strategy” A high level executive training program which provided a platform for policy makers to get together and exchange ideas on current tourism issues. The training program was held in Seoul, South Korea, from 28th March 2016 to 03rd April 2016. Director Ms. Mariyam Sharmeela and Assistant Director Mr. Ahmed Abeer Ismail & Assistant Director Fathimath Samaah, from the Ministry of Tourism took part in the training.

“Short Course on Marketing and Promotion of Ecotourism Destinations” This course took place in Malaysia in which, the participants got lectures by distinguished figures from the Malaysian tourism industry and also visited places of interest in the states of Sabah and Kuala Lumpur. Fathimath Thamuneena, (Assistant Registration officer) and Mariyam Fadhuwa, (Senior Project Officer) took part in the course from 13th to 29th May 2017.

“Diploma in Tourism Management”- A Diploma course conducted by the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management Salzburg, Austria from 01st October 2015 to 31st May 2016. The diploma offered at ITH equips graduates with an in-depth understanding of the operational and managerial aspects of this industry through a good blend of hands-on training and academic theory. Mr. Mohamed Sinan, Environment Officer at Ministry of Tourism successfully completed the training.

“Human Resource Capacity Development on Japanese Hospitality Omotenashi in Tourism” – The training focused on experiencing and learning Japanese Hospitality Omotenashi and practicing customer oriented services and HR development along with Omotenashi was held from 19th September 2016 to 22nd October 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Fathimath Samaah, Assitant Director at Ministry of Tourism participated in this training.

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“SAARC Regional Workshop on Rural Tourism”- The workshop aimed at exchanging experiences made by each SAARC member country in promoting rural tourism and consolidating mutual relations between the member countries was held in Nepal from 31st May 2016 to 5th June 2016. Ms. Aminath Shazra, Assistant Director at Ministry of Tourism attended the workshop.

“Short Course on Strategies on Enhancing Tourism Work Force in Community Based Tourism with OIC Member Countries”- The training was held with an aim to develop capacity of experts in community- based tourism was held in Malaysia from 17th to 29th August 2016. The workshop was attended by 14 participants in the area of community-based tourism from difference countries. Ms. Fathimath Nasma, Assistant Quality Auditing Officer and Mr. Abdulla Masroof, Assistant Project Officer attended the workshop from Maldives.

2016 World Tourism Day Activities As with every year, the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the tourism industry of the Maldives celebrated the World Tourism Day (WTD) 2016 with varieties of activities. Among the activities include, Special welcoming of tourists at airports, The General Managers’ Forum, The Marketing Conference, student familiarization trips to resorts, tree planting and beach cleaning program, and a Gala dinner.

The General Managers’ Forum

On the occasion of World Tourism Day, the Ministry of Tourism organized a High Level Industry Forum on 27th September 2016 at Dharubaaruge, Male’. This Forum was specialized for General Managers, Chief Executive Officers and Decision Makers of all tourism establishments. The Objective of this High level Forum was to create a platform for key tourism industry stakeholders and government policy makers to share views, knowledge and experience focusing on tourism to come to an understating for better development policies and strategies.

Discussions were focused on 3 main areas: Tourism and Environment, Tourism and Human Resource Development and Tourism and Aviation.

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Conference on Destination Marketing and Promotion

This was a one day conference held for industry

professionals and related government bodies to discuss

and review the current approach towards destination marketing. This conference created a common ground for all industry professionals to meet and share their insights about the future of destination marketing especially for 2017. The main focus of the conference was to present and discuss key findings and analysis on the destination and relevant competitor markets derived from data-intelligence research by the Ministry of Tourism and the LexisNexis Group of Consultants. The dialogue and discourse will feature components of Travel and Tourism such as in targeted strategic planning, creating an intelligence hub, events and exhibitions, aviation infrastructure and zooms into a key target market that is China. The Conference was held at Dharubaaruge, Male’ on 28th September 2016.

Student Exposure / Familiarization Trips

Under the theme set by the UNWTO for the year 2016, “Tourism for all – Promoting Universal Accessibility”, the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with tourist resorts in the Maldives organized exposure/familiarizing trips to for school students, aiming to increase the level of awareness among the students on Maldives Tourism industry. The activity was carried out on 01st October 2016. 500 students from 30 schools from 10 different atolls were taken to resorts. Additionally, special needs students from 4 associations were taken to Bandos Maldives and familiarized with day to day activities of the resort.

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Beach Cleaning and Tree Planting Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with Hulhumale’ Development Cooperation (HDC) carried out a beach cleaning program and a tree planting program in Hulhumale’ on 08th October 2016. As part of this program, the officials from Ministry of Tourism and HDC cleaned the beach area of Hulhumale’ and planted trees in the newly reclaimed area (2nd Phase) of Hulhumale.

Gala Dinner

On the occasion of World Tourism Day 2016, the Minister of Tourism hosted a Gala Dinner on 11th October 2016 at Kurumba Maldives. The dinner was officiated by His Excellency President Abdulla Yamin Abdul Gayyoom. Tourism industry pioneers, general managers and senior executives from the tourism sector, as well as senior government officials participated in this event.

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The “Visit Maldives Year” 2016

The Visit Maldives Year 2016, a destination marketing

campaign designed to coincide with the 50th year of Independence of the Maldives, was launched on 3rd June 2015 by H. E. President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom. The campaign was designed with the purpose of promoting the economic gains from the tourism industry and showcase the diversified Maldivian tourism product to the international market. There were a total of 24 events spread out throughout the year to mark the Visit Maldives Year 2016, targeting international and local participation

The new “VisitMaldives” website with additional interactive features and 15 languages was launched by the Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) in December 2015. The Visit Maldives Year 2016 (YMY) campaign included welcoming the first visitor and every 500k tourist, which succeeded in promoting the Maldives to different market segments. A Visit Maldives Year sticker designed for the campaign was stamped on all passports upon arrival and used on all government communications and publications.

There were activities designed for the local community including photo competitions and other awareness programmes, social media campaigns and promotions on local programs / media channels, underwater festivals including a freediving event. An event was also held to mark the Chinese New Year festival, paying tribute to the high number of Chinese tourists that visit the Maldives. A global advertising campaign with BBC was launched by MMPRC highlighting the unique aspects of the Maldives tourism product under the tag line ‘The Sunny Side of Life’. The advertising campaign elevated the profile of the Maldives as a leading tourist destination and reach an affluent international audience across Europe and Asia Pacific.

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Sailing Around the Maldives As part of the VMY celebrations, the Ministry of Tourism partnered with Atoll Sailor, kicked off a “Sailing around the Maldives” journey, on 21st January 2016. Maldivian adventurer and water sportsman Abdul Ghafoor, popularly known as Gabbe set out in his 18 feet steamcut catamaran, Topcat K1, to embark on one of the most ambitious marine adventures in the history of sailing in Maldivian waters. Main objective of this “Around-The- Maldives” journey was to promote sailing as a sport to Maldivian youth and simultaneously create awareness on environment, culture, heritage and opportunities for youth in the tourism industry of the Maldives. Throughout the journey, Gabbe stopped at different islands and documented local ways of life.

With this historical voyage, Gabbe became the first individual to independently sail around the Maldives.The voyage was concluded on 6th March 2016.

Welcoming the first Visitor of the Year and every 500K tourists As part of the Visit Maldives Year 2016, the first visitor and every 500,000 tourist that arrived to Maldives during the year was identified and welcomed. The campaign helped in promoting the destination in various different markets. The campaign which started on 1 January 2016 was carried out till 31 December 2016. Upon arrival, all the visitors were welcomed at the arrival terminal and escorted to the VIP lounge with traditional Boduberu performance. A free stay at a resort was given to these selected tourists.

The first visitor of 2016 was from United Kingdom. The 500,000th visitor was a tourist from France and the one millionth tourist was an Indian couple who came for their honeymoon.

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Maldives as a Partner Country in ITB, Germany As part of VMY celebrations, the Maldives

partnered in hosting the largest tourism fair, the

ITB Berlin Fair held in Germany in March 2016. A high level contingent, headed by the Minister of Tourism attended the fair. Unlike previous years, being a partner country, Maldives was showcased in two halls, Adventure & Sustainable Tourism hall.

The Maldives contingent at ITB 2016 included

285 representatives from 93 companies and 17

government representatives.

This was the first time that a record number of companies participated in ITB from the Maldives. More than 5,000 accredited journalists from 80 countries, as well as around 380 bloggers from 30 countries attended ITB according to the organizers.

A Gala evening at ITB was held featuring a special play by 57 talented performers, artists and musicians from Maldives that was the main event of this special ceremony. The musical dance focused on the traditions of Maldives, and how development aroused in the small islands of Maldives.

An exquisite dinner hosted by the Maldives, after the opening ceremony featured different varieties of Maldivian dishes for all the opening gala invitees.

Gala evening held at ITB 2016 was a very successful event as it gave exposure to the most important markets for Maldives in terms of tourist arrivals. ITB has been the most prominent fair for the tourism industry for decades.

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International Tourism Festival

The very first International Tourism Film Festival under the theme “Following the Equator” kicked off at The Sun Siyam Irufushi Resort, Maldives. MMPRC was the official marketing partner of this Festival. The event started off with a Dinner Buffet, followed by short movie previews. This three-day festival included many activities and events including a grand reception, local handicrafts exhibition, competitions, Yoga and Pilates classes and cooking classes in addition to the film competition. At the end of this three-day event, winners from different categories were given prizes valued up to USD 20,000.

World Travel Awards

As one of the most prestigious events in the travel and tourism industry, becoming the exclusive Host Partner of the World Travel Awards (WTA) was a breakthrough for the Maldives and a momentous year in the history of the Maldives tourism industry. In the year 2016, the Maldives won more awards than any other country in the history of the World Travel Awards, helping the Maldives boost its image as a high-profile luxury destination.

Tourism Marketing and Promotional Fairs 2016

# Name of Fair City|Country Dates Type of Fair

1 FITUR Madrid, Spain 20-24 Jan Trade & Consumer

2 Boot (with LAM) Düsseldorf, Germany 23-31 Jan Dive

3 EMITT Istanbul, Turkey 28-31 Jan Trade & Consumer

4 Fespo Zürich, Switzerland 28-31 Jan Trade & Consumer

5 OTM Mumbai 18-20 Feb Trade

6 ITB Berlin, Germany 9-13 Mar Trade & Consumer

7 MITT Moscow, Russia 23-26 March Trade & Consumer

8 WTM Africa Cape Town, South Africa 6-8 April Trade

9 ATM Dubai, UAE 25-28 April Trade & Consumer

10 China-South Asia Expo Kunming, China 12 - 17 June Trade & Consumer

11 IFTM Top Resa Paris, France 20 - 23 Sept Trade

12 JATA WTF Tokyo, Japan 22-25 Sep Trade & Consumer

13 3rd Sichuan International Tourism Expo Sichuan, China 23 - 28 Sept Consumer

14 TTG Incontri Rimini, Italy 13-15 Oct Trade

15 WTM London, UK 7 - 9 Nov Trade

16 CITM Shanghai, China 11 -13 Nov Trade & Consumer

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SECTION 7: FUNCTIONS OF MINISTRY OF TOURISM

Vision

The Maldives to be the best example of sustainable tourism development – a nation with an economically profitable tourism industry in harmony with its natural environment, cultural resources, and the values of its people.

Mission Improve the quality of life of the Maldivian people by optimizing and balancing the economic, environmental, and socio-cultural benefits of tourism, with equitable distribution of these benefits to the society, while minimizing the possible negative impacts of tourism.

Major Functions Formulation and implementation of laws and regulations for tourism development in the country Leasing of land for tourism and registration of all tourism operators and facilities Formulation and implementation of tourism development policies including preparation and implementation of tourism master plans and short-term action plans for tourism development Planning and implementation of human resource development for tourism sector in the Maldives Assessment of HRD requirement for the tourism sector, facilitation of human resource development and administration of training standards, in coordination with the concerned authorities and increase local participation in the industry Registering, regulating and monitoring of tourist facilities and their service standards Regulating and implementation of sound environmental principles in tourism development and operation Collection, compilation and publication of tourism sector statistics and conduct market research studies. Seeking technical expertise, funding and strengthening the bilateral relationships. Branding, promoting and marketing of Maldives as a destination

Staff of Ministry of Tourism with the President of Maldives- October 2016

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Definitions

Definitions in this publication are used as per World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) recommendations. However, some of the terminologies are specific to the use of data provided in this publication itself.

Following are some of the UNWTO definitions.

Tourism comprises the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes.

International visitor refers to any person traveling to a country other than the one in which he/she has his/her usual residence, but outside his/her usual environment, for less than 12 consecutive months and whose main purpose of trip is other than the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited.

Tourist (overnight visitor) is a visitor who stays at least one night in a collective or private accommodation in the country visited.

Nationality of a visitor is that of the government issuing his/her passport or other identification document, even if he/she normally resides in another country.

Tourist accommodation refers to any facility that regularly or occasionally provides overnight accommodation for tourists.

Occupancy rate refers to the proportion of the rooms or bed-places in a collective tourism establishment that is occupied over some period of time, such as night, month or year.

Duration of stay refers to the time spent during a visit measured from the stand point of the receiving country or place.

Tourism receipts are defined as expenditures of international inbound visitors including their payments to national carriers for international transport. They also include any other prepayments or payments afterwards made for good and services received in the destination country.

Apart from the above UNWTO definitions, the following definitions from the Maldives Tourism Act (Law No. 2/99) are adopted for this publication.

Tourist resort refers to an island or a designated area of an island that has been developed to accommodate tourists and to provide board and lodging facilities for them.

Tourist hotel refers to an establishment, other than a tourist resort or a tourist guesthouse that has been developed to provide board and lodging or [only] lodging for tourists for a payment decided at a certain rate per day of stay.

Tourist guesthouse refers to an establishment, other than a tourist hotel, that has been developed, in compliance with standards determined by the Ministry of Tourism, to provide board and lodging or [only] lodging for tourists for a payment decided at a certain rate per day of stay.

Tourist vessel (safari vessel) refers to seagoing vessel that has been developed, in compliance with standards determined by the Ministry of Tourism, to provide board and lodging for tourists for a payment decided at a certain rate per day of stay on board such vessel.

Marina refers to harbors developed for anchoring yachts and such vessels and to provide various services to those vessels. A Marina is also associated with accommodation facilities.

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